The news was confirmed by a spokesperson for his family, who requested respect and privacy at this difficult time. Keaton achieved worldwide fame in the 1970s thanks to his roles in the Godfather saga and his close collaboration with director Woody Allen.
American actress Diane Keaton died this Saturday at the age of 79 in California. His death was confirmed by his family, who through a spokesperson requested privacy and respect during mourning. Keaton was a film legend, with iconic roles in The Godfather either Annie Hallfor this last film he won his first Oscar.
The reason for Keaton’s death has not yet been revealed. Various international media agree that there are no official medical reports detailing the circumstances of Keaton’s death.
The family has not issued any additional statements.and the sources consulted highlight that the exact cause of his death remains unconfirmed. In cases of public figures, it is common for those close to them to request caution in the face of the spread of unsubstantiated rumors, which has generated an informative silence regarding the reason for the death.
A prolific career that turned her into a film and fashion icon
Born in Los Angeles in 1946 Like Diane Hall, she was the eldest of four children. Her father was a civil engineer and her mother, a creative and musical woman, inspired in her a love of the arts from an early age.
From a young age, Keaton showed interest in actingparticipating in plays during high school and studying theater at university, although he soon abandoned his studies to move to New York and make your way into broadway. There she adopted her mother’s maiden name as her stage name. His first major appearance was in the construction site Hair in 1968, although she also went through personal difficulties such as bulimia, from which she recovered thanks to therapy.
His film debut arrived in 1970 with Lovers and other strangers, but the big leap was made in 1972 with The Godfatherdirected by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Kay Adams. The film was a resounding success and opened the doors to Hollywoodrepeating his role in The Godfather II and returning to the saga in 1990 with The Godfather III.
Throughout his career, Keaton worked in numerous films with whoever his partner was, Woody Allenincluding Play It Again, Sam, Sleeper and manhattan, and obtained his consecration with Annie Halla role that also made her a style icon for his wardrobe inspired by men’s clothing. He also stood out in family comedies such as The bride’s father and its sequel, as well as in The First Wives Club alongside Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler.
Keaton ventured into directing and television, participating in documentaries such as Heaven and series like The young Pope from HBO. Even in his later years he appeared in the music video Ghost of Justin Bieber and maintained an active presence on social networks, sharing reflections on his life and career.
Personally, Keaton never marriedalthough he maintained relationships – in addition to Allen – with figures such as Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. She was mother of two adopted children, Dexter and dukein 1996 and 2001, respectively. His family, friends and admirers mourn the loss of one of the great legends of cinema.
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