The death of Diane Keaton was confirmed on the evening of October 11, 2025. The Oscar-winning actress and muse of American cinema was 79.
The cause of death has not been disclosed, but according to People, Keaton had been in declining health for some time. Sources close to the family described her condition as having “deteriorated suddenly,” adding that she had spent her final months surrounded by her loved ones in strict privacy.
A longtime collaborator of director Nancy Meyers, Keaton was much more than an actress: she was a true style icon, celebrated for her eccentric, androgynous fashion sense, which she revisited in her 2024 book Fashion First. Her career left an indelible mark on Hollywood with timeless performances in Annie Hall, Manhattan, and Something’s Gotta Give.
Tributes have poured in from across the entertainment world. Woody Allen, who shared both a deep professional and personal bond with Keaton, was described as deeply shocked. Meryl Streep said Keaton never truly leaves us, she lives on in every woman who dares to defy perfection. Robert De Niro expressed his sadness and surprise at the news, while Leonardo DiCaprio remembered her as brilliant, kind, and unapologetically herself, recalling their work together on Marvin’s Room when he was just 18. Goldie Hawn shared a heartfelt message, calling Keaton irreplaceable and praising her rail of light and imagination.
Across social media, thousands of fans and fellow actors have paid tribute to a woman who redefined what it means to be oneself, both on and off the screen.
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