Oscar-winning Actress Diane Keaton Dies At 79

Hollywood is mourning the nonaccomplishment of 1 of its astir beloved icons, Diane Keaton, who has died astatine the property of 79.

Keaton, calved successful Los Angeles, California, roseate to stardom successful the aboriginal 1970s with her unforgettable portrayal of Kay Adams-Corleone successful ‘The Godfather’ series. She went connected to go 1 of the astir celebrated actresses of her generation, with a vocation spanning implicit 5 decades and marked by versatility, wit, and charm.

Her show successful Annie Hall (1977), Woody Allen’s classical romanticist drama ,earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress successful 1978. Keaton’s distinctive blend of humour, vulnerability, and individuality made her a defining surface beingness of her era.

Over the years, she delivered acclaimed performances successful films specified arsenic Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, Reds, Marvin’s Room, and Something’s Gotta Give. She earned 4 Oscar nominations successful total, each successful the Best Actress category.

Keaton’s household confirmed her decease successful California to People mag and The New York Times.

Tributes person been pouring successful from crossed Hollywood. Her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler wrote connected Instagram, “The brilliant, beautiful, bonzer Diane Keaton has died. I cannot archer you however unbearably bittersweet this makes me. She was hilarious, a implicit original, and wholly without guile, oregon immoderate of the competitiveness 1 would person expected from specified a star. What you saw was who she was … oh, la, lala!”

Actor Ben Stiller besides honoured her representation connected X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Diane Keaton. One of the top movie actors ever. An icon of style, wit and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.”

Known for her quirky manner sense, speedy wit, and candid personality, Keaton was regarded arsenic 1 of Hollywood’s astir genuine and endearing figures some connected and disconnected screen.

Despite her fame, she remained backstage astir her idiosyncratic life. She ne'er joined but was a devoted parent to her 2 adopted children, Dexter and Duke.