Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride” died at 79 in California on October 11. Her health took a sudden turn for the worse in recent months leading up to her passing.
How did Diane Keaton pass away?
A friend of the actress shared with People that “she declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her”, mentioning that the speed of her decline was “unexpected”.
“In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening,” the source informed the outlet.
The source added Keaton was a familiar sight in her Brentwood neighborhood, often seen walking her dog every day, until a couple of months ago when she suddenly stopped appearing.
“She loved her neighborhood. Up until just a few months ago, she’d walk her dog every day. She was usually dressed the same, with a hat and her signature sunglasses regardless of the weather. She was always very nice, funny and chatty. She’d talk to her dog like he was a person. She was eccentric and had this old-school Hollywood aura. She was very, very special,” the source stated.
Diane Keaton’s children
She is survived by her two children, daughter Dexter and son Duke, whom she adopted in her 50s.
Who was Diane Keaton?
Diane Keaton was born Diane Hall in January 1946 in Los Angeles. However, her family had no ties to the film industry she would eventually thrive in. Her mother was a homemaker and photographer, and her father worked in real estate and civil engineering, both of whom helped spark her lifelong passion for the arts, including fashion and architecture.
While attending school in Santa Ana, Califor