Imagine walking into a high-energy spin class, ready to sweat and push yourself. Then, you see her. Not in your typical athletic gear, but sporting a hat, sunglasses, and a full pinstripe suit. Only one person could pull that off: Diane Keaton.
Adam Goldstein, a former indoor cycling instructor in West Hollywood, shared this unforgettable memory. He posted on Instagram on Saturday, October 11, after hearing the news of her passing. "When I got a text this morning about Diane Keaton’s death, I hoped it wasn’t true," he wrote. Goldstein, who now teaches in Idaho, recalled how Keaton would attend his class almost every Saturday with her daughter. He described her as one of the kindest, funniest, and most down-to-earth people he’d ever met.
Everyone in the room knew she was there, not just because she was famous. Her unique workout outfit truly made her stand out. Goldstein remembered, "She took the class in her hat, sunglasses, pinstripe suit, and it was a real spectacle the whole time." He added that in Hollywood, you often meet people you admire only to be let down. But Keaton was even more charming in person than on screen, which seemed impossible. "My deepest condolences to her family and friends," he wrote. "Today we all lost a living legend." He thanked her for bringing joy to so many homes and to his spinning studio on Santa Monica Boulevard.
A spokesperson confirmed to People on that Saturday that Keaton passed away in California. She was 79 years old. Her family has asked for privacy during this sad time. No other details about her death have been made public.
Keaton was loved for many memorable movie roles. Think of her work in classics like The Godfather and Father of the Bride. She also shined in comedies such as Something’s Gotta Give and The First Wives Club. But beyond her acting, Diane Keaton was a true fashion icon.
"It’s an honor! Why me? I’ve been so lucky," Keaton once told Vogue about her fashionista status. "And I love clothes; I love looking at them. I buy all the magazines and constantly cut out pages of things I find interesting: a Dior outfit, hats, or how people decorate their homes. I’m an addict." Her passion for style clearly extended to every part of her life, even the gym.
She was especially known for her love of turtlenecks, which she considered "underrated." Her collection of hats and scarves was also legendary. "I incorporated a tie or two from the 70s, some polka dots from the 80s, my cross necklaces from the 90s, and absolutely nothing from the 60s except my black turtlenecks," she shared with The Gloss about her personal style. She focused on black and white, letting her instincts guide her fashion choices.
Keaton was also a big fan of belts. In a social media video from July 2020, she explained her trick. "I have nothing but my own normal body, right? So the best way to hide it, and one I really enjoy, is to use and take advantage of belts. Belts are now our saviors," she said. She added, "I just wanted to share that with you. Some of my tips on, you know, how to have a body that isn’t just like mine — mine is completely straight, somewhat ugly, with skin coming out everywhere. See what I mean? Now I have a belt on. Don’t you think that helps a little, right?" Even in her humor, Keaton celebrated her unique fashion sense, leaving behind a legacy as bold and unforgettable as her pinstripe suit on a spin bike.