Diane Keaton Leaves $5 Million to Golden Retriever, Reggie, in Final Will
LOS ANGELES, CA – October 11, 2025 – Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton has posthumously made headlines with the revelation that she bequeathed $5 million to her golden retriever, Reggie, as part of her estimated $100 million estate. The surprising provision, detailed in Keaton’s will and first reported by the “Shuter scoop” blog, ensures Reggie’s lifelong care and supports animal welfare organizations.
Keaton,a celebrated Hollywood icon who passed away today at the age of 79 after a battle with pneumonia,was a lifelong advocate for animal rights. The funds will be held in a trust to cover Reggie’s expenses and provide for his continued well-being. A portion of the inheritance will also be donated to animal charities, reflecting Keaton’s dedication to protecting pets, wildlife, and farm animals.
“Reggie was her world,” a close friend told the blog. “She frequently enough said that her greatest loves are her children, the actor Al Pacino, architecture – and this dog.”
For over two decades, Keaton served on the board of the Helen Woodward Animal Center in California, actively championing animal protection causes.
Just months before her passing, in April 2025, Keaton shared a final Instagram post – a selfie with a beaming smile alongside her faithful companion, Reggie.”she looked happy,” a confidante recalled. “Now that we know it was her last post, the image feels like a testament to love – to life and to Reggie.”
Keaton reportedly withdrew from public life in the weeks leading up to her death as her pneumonia worsened. Her legacy extends beyond her acclaimed acting career to include a profound commitment to animal welfare, now cemented by this remarkable final act.
