Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Actress Known for Annie Hall, Father of the Bride & The First Wives Club, Dies at 79

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic stars. Diane Keaton, the legendary actress known for her unforgettable roles across film and television, has died at the age of 79.

Diane Keaton’s Death Confirmed in California

A spokesperson for Diane Keaton’s family confirmed to PEOPLE that the actress died in California on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 79.

“There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness,” the spokesperson said.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to Keaton’s home at 8:08 a.m. local time and transported a 79-year-old woman to a nearby hospital. She was later confirmed deceased.

A Legendary Career Spanning Over Five Decades

Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, she adopted her mother’s maiden name “Keaton” for her professional career. Her journey to stardom began on the stage, performing in Broadway’s Hair in 1968 and earning a Tony nomination for Woody Allen’s Play It Again, Sam.

Keaton’s film debut came in 1970, but her breakthrough arrived in 1972 when Francis Ford Coppola cast her as Kay Adams in The Godfather, opposite Al Pacino. She reprised the role in both sequels, helping define one of the most acclaimed trilogies in cinema history.

In 1977, she delivered her most iconic performance as the title character in Annie Hall, directed by Woody Allen. Her unique menswear-inspired style and natural performance earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress, cementing her place in Hollywood history.

Beloved Roles That Defined Generations

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Diane Keaton continued to shine in critically acclaimed and fan-favorite roles.

She starred in Nancy Meyers’ Baby Boom (1987) and later collaborated with Meyers again for Father of the Bride (1991), Father of the Bride Part II (1995), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003), for which she earned another Oscar nomination.

In 1996, Keaton joined Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler in the hit comedy The First Wives Club, which became a cultural phenomenon and ended with the trio famously singing “You Don’t Own Me.”

Her versatility extended well into the 2000s and 2010s, appearing in films like The Family Stone, Because I Said So, Book Club (and its sequel), Poms, and even starring in Justin Bieber’s music video “Ghost” in 2021. She also appeared in HBO’s The Young Pope in 2016.

Personal Life and Legacy

Diane Keaton never married and often spoke candidly about her unconventional life. In a 2019 interview with PEOPLE, she reflected:

“I’m the only one in my generation of actresses who has been a single woman all her life. I’m really glad I didn’t get married. I’m an oddball.”

She was romantically linked to Woody Allen, Al Pacino, and Warren Beatty, famously saying, “Talent is so damn attractive.”

Keaton adopted two children, Dexter (born 1995) and Duke (born 2000), in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “Motherhood was not an urge I couldn’t resist, it was more like a thought I’d been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in,” she told Ladies’ Home Journal in 2008.

A Star Who Changed Hollywood Forever

Diane Keaton leaves behind a career that shaped modern cinema and inspired countless actors, directors, and fans. Her effortless charm, distinctive fashion sense, and ability to bring depth to every character made her one of the most beloved actresses of her generation.

She is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke.