"Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79. Her death was confirmed to NPR by Dori Rath, a producer of Keaton's films. No other details were immediately available. The unexpected news was met with shock around the world."
""She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she wasoh, la, lala!," Bette Midler said in a post on Instagram. She and Keaton co-starred in "The First Wives Club." Keaton was the kind of actor who helped make films iconic and timeless, from her "La-dee-da, la-dee-da" phrasing as Annie Hall, bedecked in that necktie, bowler hat, vest and khakis,"
Diane Keaton died at 79. Her death was confirmed to NPR by Dori Rath, a producer of Keaton's films. No other details were immediately available. The unexpected news was met with shock around the world. Keaton gained fame for a quirky, vibrant manner and emotional depth that produced iconic roles such as Annie Hall and Kay Adams. She won an Academy Award for Annie Hall and received nominations for Reds, Marvin's Room, and Something's Gotta Give. Her career included collaborations with Woody Allen and Nancy Meyers and notable roles in Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, and The First Wives Club.
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