Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton passes away at the age of 79.

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79.

Born in Los Angeles, Keaton rose to prominence in the 1970s for her portrayal of Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather series.

She was also well-known for leading roles in movies such as Father of the Bride, First Wives Club, and Annie Hall, the latter earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1978.

Dori Rath, producer and friend of Keaton, confirmed her passing to CBS News, which is the BBC’s partner in the US.

For her role in Annie Hall, Keaton also received the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Motion Picture and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Over her career spanning more than fifty years, Keaton featured in numerous films, including The Family Stone, Because I Said So, And So It Goes, along with various other works by Woody Allen, such as Play It Again, Sam, Sleeper, Love and Death, and Manhattan.

Keaton made her on-screen debut in the 1970 romantic comedy Lovers and Other Strangers. Her last film was the 2024 comedy Summer Camp, where she appeared alongside Eugene Levy and Kathy Bates.

She also directed several films, her first being a 1987 documentary, Heaven, which explored people’s beliefs regarding the afterlife. Her 1995 film Unstrung Heroes, a comedy-drama featuring Andie MacDowell, John Turturro, and Michael Richards, was chosen for Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard, highlighting distinctive stories by up-and-coming directors.

Most recently, Keaton helmed Hanging Up in 2000, a comedy-drama starring herself, Meg Ryan, and Lisa Kudrow.

In both her professional roles and personal life, Keaton was recognized for her distinctive fashion sense, often showcasing menswear and a wide-brimmed hat.

Keaton passed away in California on Saturday, as reported by a family spokesman to People magazine, which broke the news.

Paying homage, her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler expressed on Instagram: “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has passed away. I cannot describe how deeply sad this makes me.”

“She was hilarious, an absolute original, and entirely without pretense, or any of the rivalry one might expect from such a star. What you witnessed was who she was … oh, la, lala!”

Actor Ben Stiller honored her on X, stating: “Diane Keaton. One of the finest film actors ever. A style icon, humorist, and comedic genius. Brilliant. What a remarkable individual.”

Keaton received three additional Oscar nominations — all in the best actress category — for her performances in Something’s Gotta Give, Marvin’s Room, and Reds.

She remained unmarried and had two adopted children — a daughter named Dexter and a son named Duke.

In her 2011 memoir, titled Then Again, Keaton reflected: “I have evaluated my happiness quotient and this is the outcome. I feel utterly content whenever my loved ones are pleased about something small, large, trivial, or significant.

“I just don’t believe anyone could have the same wonderful, intense, compelling feelings that I possess for my family.”