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Bette Midler, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Elizabeth Perkins and more stars are paying tribute to Diane Keaton following her death
PEOPLE confirmed on Oct. 11 that the legendary actress died in California at the age of 79
Williams-Paisley, who starred as Keaton’s on-screen daughter in the Father of the Bride movies, said “getting to work with Diane Keaton will always be one of the highlights of my life”
Diane Keaton is being remembered across Hollywood.
A number of celebrities shared touching tributes to the actress following the news of her death. PEOPLE confirmed on Saturday, Oct. 11, that the legendary actress — known for her roles in such beloved films as Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and Annie Hall — died in California. She was 79.
Former costars and friends honored Keaton with messages and memories on social media.
Among them, Bette Midler posted a black-and-white photo of Keaton on Instagram as she reflected on her legacy. “The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me,” she wrote. “She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!”
In a post on her Instagram, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who starred as Keaton’s daughter in the Father of the Bride movies, shared photos of the pair sharing the screen. “Diane, working with you will always be one of the highlights of my life,” she wrote. “You are one of a kind, and it was thrilling to be in your orbit for a time. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity, your talent, and above all, your laughter. 🙏🏻🕊️💔❤️❤️❤️.”
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Diane Keaton in 2019
Rosie O’Donnell said Keaton’s death “breaks my heart” in a post on Instagram. “Love to her children- what style what grace – she will be missed #ripdianekeaton 😥💔,” she added.
Diane Kruger posted a smiling photo of Keaton wearing one of her signature hats and scarves with the simple caption: “💔.”
Alongside a photo of Keaton in a stylish Gucci pantsuit and loafers, Elizabeth Perkins remembered the actress as “a national treasure.”
“Ms. Keaton, you were a national treasure, with style, grace, intelligence and immense talent. Thank you for being my modern heroine and showing a young actress what it meant to be gutsy, fully self-deprecating but assured and to always be open, questioning and brave,” Perkins wrote. “Complex, eccentric and so gifted, you owned it…and wow, did you set the bar. You will always be my Annie Hall. Gosh, this cuts deep.💔.”
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Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in ‘Annie Hall’
Several celebrities reacted to PEOPLE’s Instagram post announcing Keaton’s death, including Derek Hough, who wrote: “Heartbreaking 💔 That feels so unexpected.” Olivia Munn wrote, “💔💔💔💔💔,” and Lily Tomlin similarly commented, “💔.”
Luke Evans posted a photo of himself posing for a selfie with Keaton at an event as he remembered the star as “such a brilliant actor.”
“What a sad day,” he wrote. “Rest in peace #dianekeaton. Such a brilliant actor, a kind heart and full of graciousness with a shining independent spirit.”
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Steve Martin and Diane Keaton in ‘Father of the Bride’ in 1991
Reacting to Keaton’s death on Instagram, Octavia Spencer said, “Today we lost a true original.”
“@diane_keaton wasn’t just an actress: she was a force. a woman who showed us that being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be,” she continued. “From Annie Hall to Something’s Gotta Give, she made every role unforgettable. But beyond the screen, she brought joy, laughter, and style that was all her own. Thank you, Diane, for reminding us that authenticity never goes out of fashion.”
KaDee Strickland, who costarred with Keaton in Something’s Gotta Give, shared a tribute recalling how the movie was one of her first acting jobs.
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“SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE was one of my first jobs, and I was privileged to work opposite one of my greatest heroes. @diane_keaton wore the cape the entire time,” she remembered. “She was welcoming, kind, & so very focused. And, of course, so funny. An artist of the highest caliber.”
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