Diane Keaton's Family Confirms Her Cause Of Death

"In the days following Diane Keaton's death at 79, fans, friends, and fellow actors have remembered the screen icon with touching tributes and personal memories. Now, Keaton's family is opening up about how she died and sharing one meaningful way fans can honor the late star. Diane Keaton's Cause Of Death In a new statement to People, Keaton's family shared that the mom of two died of pneumonia on Oct. 11."

"Indeed, Keaton has been memorialized by audiences and collaborators alike, including Nancy Meyers, who worked with Keaton on Baby Boom, the Father of the Bride films, and Something's Gotta Give (which she's called her favorite film). "She was fearless, she was like nobody ever, she was born to be a movie star, her laugh could make your day and for me, knowing her and working with her - changed my life," Meyers wrote on Instagram. "Thank you Di. I'll miss you forever.""

"In addition to sharing Keaton's cause of death, her family drew attention to a sweet way fans can remember her, writing: "She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.""

"In just one example of her activism, Keaton served on the board of directors at Helen Woodward Animal Center for more than 20 years. In a release shared via People, the rescue credited Keaton with working to establish animal safety regulations and promote pet adoption. As Mike Arms, the center's president and CEO, said in a statement: "It's impossible to count the number of lives that Diane has saved.""

Diane Keaton died of pneumonia on Oct. 11 at age 79, and her family expressed gratitude for messages of love and support. The family encouraged donations in her memory to local food banks or animal shelters, citing her love of animals and commitment to the unhoused community. Colleagues and fans memorialized Keaton, with Nancy Meyers praising her fearlessness, unique star quality, and the life-changing effect of working with her. Keaton served more than 20 years on the Helen Woodward Animal Center board, helped establish animal safety regulations, and promoted pet adoption while caring devotedly for her own dogs.

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