The entertainment world is mourning a true icon. Fans are looking back at the incredible career of Diane Keaton, following the sad news of her passing. The beloved actress was known for captivating audiences for decades.
People magazine confirmed her death on October 11, 2025. The star of "Something’s Gotta Give" passed away in California at 79 years old. A spokesperson told the outlet that no further details were available. They also shared the family’s wish for privacy during this difficult time.
Keaton started her journey on stage. She made her Broadway debut in the original 1968 production of "Hair." From there, she soon moved to the big screen. Her first film role was in "Lovers and Other Strangers" in 1970. Just two years later, she found massive success in Francis Ford Coppola’s "The Godfather."
Thinking back on her character, Kay Adams, Keaton once shared her feelings. "I always thought I was the weirdest, most alien person in the movie," she said at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival. This event celebrated the film’s 45th anniversary. "And ‘why did they cast me?’ And I didn’t have a voice." However, she added, "But then I had a couple of good scenes with Al [Pacino]."
The Oscar winner also admitted something surprising. She hadn’t watched the famous mafia movie in almost thirty years before that time. "I saw it on my computer. I think I hadn’t seen it in about 30 years," she explained. "And… I just remembered all the people, I couldn’t believe it, it was so amazing, it was so beautiful, and everyone is so incredible in there, and the music, and every decision [Coppola] made."
Keaton returned for the franchise’s sequels. She appeared in the 1974 follow-up and the 1990 continuation. While her dramatic roles earned high praise, fans also loved her sharp comedic timing. She showed this off in movies like "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride," and "The Family Stone." She also brought her humor to her writing, like in her book "Then Again."
Luke Wilson, her co-star in "The Family Stone," spoke about her impact. He told Us Weekly in December 2021, "Diane, of course, was like our leader on the movie." He added, "She would never say that, but everybody looked up to her tremendously."