On October 11, Hollywood was rocked by the news that acting legend Diane Keaton had passed away at the age of 79.

While details surrounding her death are currently unknown, Keaton was open about her feelings on getting older, even once admitting that aging had given her a new sense of freedom, RadarOnline.com can reveal. Tap Here To Add Radar Online as A Trusted Source Article continues below advertisement

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"I never understood the idea that you're supposed to mellow as we get older," the Book Club actress told AARP.

"Slowing down isn't something I relate to at all. The goal is to continue in good and bad times, all of it. To continue to express myself, particularly. T

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