Diane Keaton at the Ralph Lauren Spring 2024 Ready To Wear Fashion Show at Brooklyn Navy Yard on September 8, 2023. Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images
The news was confirmed by a family spokesperson, according to the initial public report.
She won an Academy Award for her starring role in *Annie Hall*, a film that many critics still quote as a high point of modern cinema.
Keaton also starred in *The Godfather* trilogy, *The First Wives Club*, *Something’s Gotta Give*, and *Father of the Bride* among others, demonstrating her range.
Her film credits number over 60, according to a career retrospective database.
Keaton became known for her distinctive, androgynous-inspired fashion sense as well as her comedic timing and emotional depth onscreen.
She was born Diane Hall in Los Angeles on January 5, 1946, into a family with artistic background, and later chose her mother’s maiden name, Keaton, as a stage name.
She started acting in New York theater, appearing in the Broadway production of *Hair*, before breaking into film in the early 1970s.
Public reaction and tributes to Diane Keaton
Tributes poured in across the globe from actors, directors, fashion commentators and fans expressing shock, grief and celebration of her work.
Bette Midler hailed her as “brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary,” emphasizing both talent and kindness in a public tribute.
Other prominent actors described Keaton as a “true original” on stage and screen whose presence could transform scenes.
Legacy of Diane Keaton in film and fashion
Keaton’s performance in *Annie Hall* remains widely cited as a turning point in romantic comedy and mainstream film storytelling.
She received additional Oscar nominations for *Reds*, *Marvin’s Room*, and *Something’s Gotta Give*, showcasing her dramatic as well as comedic strengths.
Her public persona and style influenced decades of fashion commentary and inspired designers and fans alike.
Beyond acting, she worked as a director, producer, photographer and author, broadening her creative footprint.
She published memoirs, one of which reflects on her relationship with her mother and her life in Hollywood.
Her adoption of two children later in life, and her decision never to marry, shaped her public image of independence.
At the time of her death, no cause had been publicly disclosed.
Her family has requested privacy and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from around the world.
Her passing marks the end of an era for many fans and industry peers who saw her as a bridge between classic and contemporary cinema.
The impact of her work is already being celebrated in retrospectives, screenings, and memorials organized by film institutions internationally.
She is survived by her children, her extended family, and the countless admirers of her artistry.
