Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died, US media outlets reported Friday. She was 79. The celebrated star of films including Annie Hall adn Something’s Gotta Give passed away,leaving behind a legacy as one of Hollywood’s most distinctive and enduring performers.
Keaton’s death marks the end of an era for American cinema, impacting generations of actors and film enthusiasts. Her unique blend of comedic timing, vulnerability, and unconventional style redefined leading roles for women in the 1970s and beyond. She leaves behind two adopted children, Dexter and Duke.
Born Diane Hall in 1946, Keaton rose to prominence through her collaborations with Woody Allen, most notably in Annie Hall (1977), for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She received further Oscar nominations in the Best Actress category for her performances in Something’s Gotta Give, Marvin’s Room, and Reds.
Throughout her career, Keaton consistently challenged conventional Hollywood norms, both in her choice of roles and her personal style. She never married and openly discussed her unconventional family life in her 2011 autobiography, Then again. In the memoir, she reflected on her contentment, stating, “I am totally content whenever the ones I love are happy about something little, big, insignificant, whatever. I just don’t think anyone could possibly have the same wonderful, intense, compelling feelings that I have for this family of mine.”
Actor Ben Stiller paid tribute on X, describing Keaton as “One of the greatest film actors ever.An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.” Keaton’s influence extends beyond her on-screen work, inspiring countless individuals with her independent spirit and artistic vision.
