While the official cause of Diane Keaton’s death has been confirmed as pneumonia, a close friend of the actress claimed that she had been battling another undisclosed illness prior to her passing.
The devastating news of Diane’s death was announced on Oct. 11, with the Hollywood star passing away at the age of 79. Her family confirmed that she had been suffering from pneumonia – an infection causing inflammation in the lungs’ air sacs – but there may have been other underlying causes or contributing factors.
In a conversation with TMZ, one of Diane’s friends stated that her death was “not a shock” as she had been dealing with an illness beforehand, though they did not provide further details about her health struggles. Since the announcement of her passing, numerous fellow actors have posted heartfelt tributes in her memory.
In a statement given to People by her family, they expressed, “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11.”
They added, “She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”
Beyond her deep affection for animals and her compassionate spirit, Diane was also celebrated throughout Hollywood for her remarkable versatility and magnetic presence.
Throughout her distinguished acting journey, Diane appeared in numerous blockbuster movies over the decades, including The Godfather, Annie Hall, Something’s Gotta Give, Father of the Bride, Book Club, The First Wives Club, and countless others.
Following news of her death, numerous former colleagues and close friends have paid their respects to her legacy, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Steve Martin, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, Al Pacino, Woody Allen, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Mandy Moore, Francis Ford Coppola, Robert De Niro, and many more.
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Among her most iconic performances was her portrayal of Kay Adams in The Godfather.
Following her death, director Francis Ford Coppola, who helmed the legendary film, posted on Instagram with a touching vintage photograph of Diane alongside a moving tribute.
He wrote, “Words can’t express the wonder and talent of Diane Keaton. Endlessly intelligent, so beautiful. From her earliest performances in ‘Hair’ and throughout her amazing career, she was an extraordinary actor.”
Coppola added, “I saw her in the film ‘Lovers and Other Strangers’ and knew I had to have her play Kay in The Godfather, (which she told me she based on my wife Ellie) and her wonderful work in ‘Annie Hall’ while simultaneously setting a new fashion trend. Everything about Diane was creativity personified.”
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