SC Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79 in California on October 11, 2025, according to confirmed reports from multiple outlets. [1][2][3] Her family has requested privacy, with no official cause of death disclosed at this time.
Confirmed Details of Her Passing
People magazine first confirmed Keaton’s death, citing a family spokesperson who stated she died in California on Saturday, October 11. [1][4] Producer Dori Rath, who worked with Keaton, confirmed the news to CNN and other outlets. [2][5]
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency call at Keaton’s Brentwood residence at 8:08 a.m. local time on October 11, transporting an individual to a hospital. [5][6] No further medical details have been released. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner has no public record available yet.
Privacy and Family Statement
Keaton is survived by her two children, daughter Dexter, 29, and son Duke, 25. [1][4] Her family has asked for privacy during this difficult time, and no additional details have been made available.
Health Decline in Final Months
According to a close friend who spoke to People, Keaton’s health “declined very suddenly” in the months leading up to her death. [4] The family chose to keep matters private, and even some longtime friends were not fully aware of what was happening.
Keaton’s final public Instagram post appeared in April 2025, celebrating National Pet Day with her golden retriever, Reggie. [7] Reports indicate she quietly listed her longtime Brentwood home earlier this year amid the sudden health decline.
Past Health Struggles
While no official health conditions have been linked to her passing, Keaton previously battled bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder. [8][9] In 2017, she opened up about her struggle, which began after a Broadway director offered her the lead role in “Hair” on the condition she lose weight. She described it as the “lowest point of her life.” [8]
Legendary Career Spanning Five Decades
Keaton rose to fame in the 1970s with her portrayal of Kay Adams-Corleone in “The Godfather” trilogy directed by Francis Ford Coppola. [2][5][10] She reprised the role in “The Godfather Part II” and “The Godfather Part III,” cementing her place in cinematic history.
Her collaboration with director Woody Allen produced several iconic films, most notably “Annie Hall” in 1977, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. [1][2][5] The film showcased not only her comedic talent but also her distinctive androgynous fashion style, featuring men’s trousers, vests, and hats.
Later Work and Continued Success
Keaton continued to captivate audiences throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s with performances in “Baby Boom,” “Father of the Bride,” “The First Wives Club,” and “Something’s Gotta Give,” directed by Nancy Meyers. [1][5][10]
Her recent work included the “Book Club” film franchise and appearances in “Mack & Rita” and “Summer Camp.” [1] According to her IMDb profile, she had three projects in pre-production, including “The Making Of” featuring Blake Lively, Richard Gere, and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Tributes Pour in From Hollywood
Fellow actress Bette Midler, who starred with Keaton in “The First Wives Club,” shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, describing her as “brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary.” [4] Jane Fonda remembered her as “limitlessly creative.” [4]
Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, Keaton was the oldest of four children. [5][10] She studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York and made her Broadway debut in “Hair.” Beyond acting, she was a director, producer, photographer, and bestselling author.
Keaton received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2017, and in 2022, she was honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Her legacy as one of Hollywood’s most beloved and influential actresses remains secure.
