Al pacino reportedly harbored lifelong regret over not marrying Diane Keaton, a sentiment revealed following Keaton’s death Saturday, though the cause remains undisclosed. A source close to Pacino shared that for years after their 1990 split, the actor would express hope for a reconciliation, stating, “If it’s meant to be, it’s never too late for a do-over.” He ultimately confessed that Keaton was the love of his life.
The decades-long wistfulness underscores a relationship that captivated the public, beginning with their 1974 meeting on the set of “The Godfather,” where Keaton played Pacino’s girlfriend. Their on-screen chemistry blossomed into a romantic relationship,but ultimately dissolved after nearly two decades when Pacino reportedly resisted marriage. Keaton herself later acknowledged the split, stating in 2017 that despite the pain of the breakup, they were better off apart.
Pacino and Keaton’s relationship spanned nearly two decades, beginning shortly after they met and ending in 1990. The source indicated Pacino’s lingering feelings, even as Keaton found peace with the outcome. Keaton’s passing brings renewed attention to their history and the enduring impact of a love that wasn’t meant to be.
