LOS ANGELES - Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress whose irreverence, openness, and idiosyncratic style shaped generations of American film, died in Los Angeles, California on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79.
By Allan R. Ellenberger - The Hollywoodland Review
A family spokesperson confirmed the news, requesting privacy. Keaton forged one of Hollywood’s most long-lasting and diverse careers over the course of five decades. Starting with her breakout role in The Godfather trilogy and her Oscar-winning performance in Annie Hall, she went on to films like Something’s Gotta Give and The First Wives Club, as well as her fashionably subversive off-screen life in work that extended to photography, producing, and writing.
Her personal style, recognizable by her bowler hats, ties, and meticulous tailoring, was as celebrated as her on-screen work.
A private funeral service will take place in Los Angeles. She is survived by two children, Dexter and Duke. With humor, candor, and a determination to be only herself, Diane Keaton redefined the modern movie heroine, leaving behind a legacy of elegance, independence, and ingenuity that will live on long after the curtain closes.