Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall,’ Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, who won an Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal of the titular quirky character in Annie Hall and portrayed Kay Adams in the three Godfather films, has died. She was 79.

Her death in California was reported by People magazine. Further details were not immediately available.

Her long career included such films as The First Wives Club and the two Book Club movies.

Woody Allen wrote the Anne Hall role specifically for her, based on their real-life romance. She also starred for him in Sleeper, Love and Death, Interiors, Play It Again, Sam and Manhattan. Allen credited Keaton as his muse during that portion of his career.

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