Diane Keaton Cuddles Up to Her Dog in Last Photo Before She Died Aged 79

Hollywood legend Diane Keaton shared a warm moment with her beloved dog in what would become her final public photo before her passing at the age of 79.

The Godfather star was all smiles in an April 11 Instagram post, where she posed with her dog Reggie while promoting a Hudson Grace dog statue and biscuits. Sitting on the floor of her home, Keaton looked happy and healthy, gently petting Reggie as the pup eagerly eyed the treats.

A spokesperson for Keaton’s family confirmed to People that the actress passed away in California. No further details were released, and her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her loss.

Hollywood Pays Tribute to Diane Keaton

Tributes from fellow stars poured in following the heartbreaking news. Bette Midler, who starred alongside Keaton in the 1996 comedy-drama The First Wives Club, shared a touching message:

“I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was… oh, la, lala!”

Piers Morgan also honored Keaton on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

“RIP Diane Keaton, 79. Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, brilliant in The Godfather and Father of the Bride movies. One of Hollywood’s greatest actresses, and a delightful lady. Sad news.”

Actress Elizabeth Banks reflected on Keaton’s influence on Hollywood and beyond:

“She was beloved in her industry. Every one of us idolizes her. Her influence on culture, fashion, art and women can’t be overstated. She was a delight. I am proud I have a career that allowed me to meet her and breathe her air.”

A Career That Defined Generations

Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, Keaton studied acting at Santa Ana College before moving to New York to train at the Neighborhood Playhouse. She made her Broadway debut in 1968 as part of the original cast of Hair and quickly gained attention for her talent and wit.

Her breakout role came in 1972 with The Godfather, where she portrayed Kay Adams-Corleone opposite Al Pacino. The role catapulted her to fame, and she went on to win the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977).

Keaton became one of the most recognizable faces of 1970s cinema and continued her success with hit films including Baby Boom (1987), Father of the Bride (1991), The First Wives Club (1996), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003). In recent years, she charmed audiences again with the Book Club films, proving her appeal spanned generations.

A Life Lived on Her Own Terms

Beyond the screen, Keaton led an independent life. She adopted her daughter Dexter in 1996 and her son Duke in 2001, choosing motherhood in her 50s. Despite high-profile romances with Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, and Jack Nicholson, she never married.

“I think I’m the only one in my generation and maybe before who has been a single woman all her life,” she once said. “I don’t think it would have been a good idea for me to have married, and I’m really glad I didn’t.”

Keaton’s contributions to film were recognized with numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute in 2017 and a Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in 2022.

Diane Keaton’s final photo with her dog Reggie now stands as a bittersweet reminder of the warmth, authenticity, and joy she brought to the world—both on screen and in real life.