The Hollywood icon and Annie Hall star has passed away at 79, leaving behind a timeless legacy on screen and in style.
Hollywood has lost one of its rarest talents. Diane Hall, best known by her stage name, Diane Keaton, passed away on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79.
Her cause of death remains undisclosed, though she had reportedly been dealing with health issues prior to her passing.
Keaton was best known for her effortless charm and comedic brilliance, starring in classics such as The First Wives Club (1996), Love and Death (1975), Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976), and Annie Hall (1977)—the latter earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1977. She also portrayed the unforgettable Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather trilogy (1972-1990), starring alongside Al Pacino.
She received three additional Oscar nominations for Reds (1981), Marvin’s Room (1996), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003). Her further accolades include a BAFTA, two Golden Globes, multiple Emmy and SAG nominations, and the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
Her long-running collaboration with actor and filmmaker Woody Allen produced some of cinema’s most iconic works: Sleeper (1973), Love and Death (1975), Interiors (1978), Manhattan (1979), and the career-defining Annie Hall. Altogether, she appeared in eight of Allen’s films.
Beyond acting, Keaton became an unlikely style icon, known for her signature tailored suits and offbeat charm that redefined Hollywood glamour. Her individuality inspired generations of women in entertainment and fashion alike.
She also explored directing, debuting with the 1987 documentary Heaven, followed by Wildflower (1991), a critically acclaimed TV film with an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score, and Unstrung Heroes (1995), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Score in 1996. Her final directorial feature, Hanging Up (2000), co-starred Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow.
With a career in film, stage, and television, Keaton dedicated five and a half decades to the performing arts. Her final acting credit was in the 2024 comedy Sumner Camp, where she appeared alongside Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, and Eugene Levy.
Outside film, she was a contributing blogger for The Huffington Post, author, real estate developer, and architectural preservationist—a true renaissance woman.
Tributes have poured in from friends, colleagues and fans, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Goldie Hawn, Robert De Niro, Reese Witherspoon, and Jane Fonda among those honoring her life and work.
Diane Keaton is survived by her two children, Duke and Dexter Keaton.