Oscar winner Diane Keaton dies at 79
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, best known for Annie Hall and her roles in The Godfather trilogy, has died at 79 in California, her family announced and her film producer confirmed to NPR; no cause of death was provided. Keaton, celebrated for her quirky style and acclaimed turn that won her the 1978 Best Actress Oscar, also had an early career on stage in Hair, high‑profile relationships, and wrote candid memoirs about aging and insecurities.
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📌 Key Facts
- Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress, has died at age 79 in California.
- Her family announced her death and did not specify a cause.
- Her film producer confirmed her death to NPR.
- Keaton was celebrated for her iconic style and roles, notably Annie Hall (for which she won the 1978 Best Actress Oscar) and the Godfather trilogy, and she was a public supporter of Woody Allen.
- Reports also note her early career (including the Broadway musical Hair), high-profile relationships (Al Pacino, Warren Beatty), and memoir themes about aging and insecurities.
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Hollywood's quirky leading lady, Diane Keaton, dies aged 79
New information:
- Keaton’s film producer confirmed her death to NPR on Saturday.
- NPR adds context on her iconic style and roles, including Annie Hall (Best Actress, 1978) and The Godfather trilogy, plus her public support for Woody Allen.
- Background details on early career (Hair), relationships (Al Pacino, Warren Beatty) and memoir themes (aging, insecurities) are reiterated; no cause of death provided.
Diane Keaton dies at 79 years old in California
New information:
- Family announced Diane Keaton’s death and did not specify a cause.
- CBS reports she died in California.