Diane Keaton: Oscar-winning star dies at 79 DW 10/11/2025
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Diane Keaton: Oscar-winning star dies at 79  DW  10/11/2025
"Keaton's first film was "Lovers and Other Strangers" (1970) but her big break came in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" series. Keaton was known for her collaborations with Woody Allen, whom she also dated. She won the Oscar for best actress for "Annie Hall" (1977), which was directed by Allen. Many speculated that the movie was based on Keaton and Allen's relationship but Keaton told The New York Times in 1977: "It's not true, but there are elements of truth in it.""
"Ben Stiller was quick to react online, posting to X: "Diane Keaton. One of the greatest film actors ever. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person." Keaton won the Oscar best actress award in 1978 for her role in 'Annie Hall' (pictured here)Image: United Archives/IFTN/picture alliance The two went on to work together over the years in films such as "Manhattan" (1979) and "Radio Days" (1987)."
Diane Keaton died at age 79, with a family spokesperson requesting privacy and no immediate additional details. Actor Ben Stiller posted praise online calling her one of the greatest film actors and an icon of style, humor and comedy. Keaton's first film was Lovers and Other Strangers (1970), and her breakthrough came with Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather series. She won the Oscar for best actress for Annie Hall (1977) and frequently collaborated with and dated Woody Allen, while noting the film contained elements of truth about their relationship. Keaton received multiple Oscar nominations, starred in many beloved films, earned an AFI lifetime achievement award in 2017, released a single in December 2024, and published the photo books Reservations (1980) and Saved.
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