Actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning performance in 1977’s Annie Hall and her memorable roles in The Godfather films, has died at the age of 79, People magazine reported on Saturday (October 11, 2025).

According to People , Keaton passed away in California. Her family has asked for privacy as they grieve, and no further details have been released.

Born in Los Angeles in 1946 as Diane Hall, Keaton was the eldest of four children. Her father was a civil engineer, while her mother, a homemaker with creative aspirations, inspired her artistic spirit. “Secretly, in her heart of hearts, she probably wanted to be an entertainer of some kind,” Keaton told People in 2004.

After high school, Keaton pursued acting, moving to New York to chase her Broadway dreams. She adopted her mot

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