Al Pacino on co-star and ex-girlfriend Diane Keaton: She lived without limits'

"When I first heard the news, I was shaken, Pacino said to Deadline. Diane was my partner, my friend, someone who brought me happiness and, on more than one occasion influenced the direction of my life. Though over thirty years has past since we were together, the memories remain vivid, and with her passing, they have returned with a force that is both painful and moving."

"She lived without limits, and everything she touched carried her unmistakable energy, Pacino said. She opened doors for others, inspired generations, and embodied a once-in-a-lifetime gift that radiated through her work and her life. On screen, she was magnetic lightning and charm, hurricanes and tenderness. She was a wonder. Acting was her art, but it was only one of the many ways she expressed her imagination and creativity. He added that she was unstoppable, resilient, and above all, deeply human."

""I was mad for him," she said. Charming, hilarious, a nonstop talker. There was an aspect of him that was like a lost orphan, like this kind of crazy idiot savant. And oh, gorgeous! She said she worked hard on the relationship but when he wouldn't commit to marriage, she gave him an ultimatum and it ended. I went about it in not a perfect way, she added."

Al Pacino paid tribute to Diane Keaton after her death from pneumonia at age 79. He described Keaton as his partner, friend, and a source of happiness who influenced his life. Pacino recalled vivid memories of their relationship despite decades apart. He praised Keaton's energy, generosity, creativity, and on-screen magnetism, calling her a once-in-a-lifetime gift who opened doors for others and inspired generations. Keaton was described as unstoppable, resilient, and deeply human. Keaton had previously said she had a crush on Pacino, described him as charming and hilarious, and recalled their relationship ending after an ultimatum over marriage.

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