Diane Keaton, Actor and Style Icon, Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in movies like “Annie Hall”, “The Godfather”, and “Something’s Gotta Give”, has died at the age of 79. Her death was first reported by People . Stating she died on Saturday October 11, in California. “There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness,” a spokesperson said. 

Diane was born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles. She later took her mother’s maiden name, Keaton, as her stage name. After early work in theatre and television, she became popular in the 1970s, with movies such as “The Godfather” (1972) and “Annie Hall” (1977), a role that won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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She was also into comedy and in 1978, Keaton was described as one of the most “comedic, pure, and brainy” actresses of that time by The New Yorker . During that period, Time Magazine called her “the funniest woman now working in films”. Starring in comedies like Nancy Meyers’s “Something’s Gotta Give”(2003), “Because I Said So” (2007) and “Morning Glory “(2010).

Keaton also worked as a director and filmmaker. She directed films such as “Heaven” in 1987 and “Hanging Up” in 2000. Aside from acting and directing, she was also into writing and wrote four books, including her memoir Then Again (2011).

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Another aspect she was really known for was her fashion sense. She loved bowler hats, bowties, brogues, and pearls. Her outfits were often mixed with masculine and feminine pieces: from waistcoats and oversized jackets to peplums and floppy hats. Costume designer Ruth Morley once said that “Annie Hall was pure Diane Keaton,” a reflection of the actress’s own wardrobe. Ralph Lauren told Vogue in 1978 that Annie’s style was Diane’s style “very eclectic.”

Photo: Diane Keaton- Instagram

Many celebrities have expressed their grief over the actress death. Sarah Jessica Parker said  “Diane Keaton has been a point of inspiration for countless actresses. I include myself among those who loved and admired her,” she continued by saying “I was very privileged to witness her singular skill and talent on both First Wives Club and The Family Stone. I will cherish those memories on set as well her touching, delightful and perfectly own cinematic career. Which is a gorgeous legacy of an exquisite person, she will be terribly missed.” Jessica finished.

Diane Keaton left a mark on film, fashion, and the whole entertainment industry. She will be greatly remembered.