Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton had Staten Island 'Godfather' connection

"Keaton's character, Kay Adams-Corleone, is one of the few main female characters to grace the silver screen in the film. Her scene in the beginning of the film is one to remember: Sitting at a table with Al Pacino's character, Michael Corleone, she is regaled the tale of Vito Corleone's mobster cruelty. The scene, just shy of a minute and a half long, has been replayed on YouTube thousands upon thousands of times."

"The actress passed away Saturday at the age of 79. The Los Angeles Fire Department, according People Magazine, transported a 79-year-old woman to a hospital in the area after they responded to the actress's abode Saturday morning. Her cause of death is not known. A spokesperson for Keaton told the outlet the following: "There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness.""

"She played a businessperson who unexpectedly inherits an infant in "Baby Boom," the mother of the bride in the beloved remake of "Father of the Bride," a newly single woman in "First Wives Club," and a divorced playwright who gets involved with Jack Nicholson's music executive in "Something's Gotta Give." Keaton won her first Oscar for "Annie Hall" and would go on to be nominated three more times, for "Reds," "Marvin's Room" and "Something's Gotta Give.""

Diane Keaton spent time on Staten Island filming scenes for the 1972 film The Godfather. Keaton portrayed Kay Adams-Corleone, one of the film's few principal female characters, and an early scene with Michael Corleone has been widely replayed online. Keaton died Saturday at age 79. The Los Angeles Fire Department transported a 79-year-old woman to a hospital after responding to Keaton's residence; the cause of death has not been determined. A spokesperson reported no further details and said the family requested privacy. Keaton's career included Annie Hall, Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, First Wives Club, Something's Gotta Give, and multiple Academy Award recognitions.

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