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Diane Keaton Dies At 79: Diane Keaton, who won an Oscar for her performance in the 1977 picture Annie Hall and her iconic parts in The Godfather movies, passed away at the age of 79. As per People Magazine, the American actor died in California. Diane Keaton, born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, was the oldest of four children. Her family has requested privacy as they grieve, and no more information has been made public.

Diane Keaton has previously talked candidly about her health issues, but she had not revealed any new big. She admitted to receiving a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma at the age of 21 and undergoing two procedures to remove squamous cell carcinoma decades later in a 2015 interview with the Los Angeles Times. The actor also openly talked about the value of frequent checkups and skin protection at the time. Diane Keaton informed the publication in 2017 that she had bulimia, a severe eating condition.

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Diane Keaton moved to New York to follow her Broadway dreams after graduating from high school and began acting. Her professional name was Keaton, which was her mother's maiden name. Play It Again, Sam, for which she received a Tony nomination, and Hair were among her early roles. Her big break came when she was placed opposite Al Pacino as Kay Adams in The Godfather in 1972. She became extremely famous as a result of the portrayal and later played the same character in both of the sequels. For her legendary role in Woody Allen's Annie Hall, Keaton took home the 1977 Academy Award for Best Actress.

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During her five-decade career, Diane Keaton starred in popular movies like The First Wives Club, Something's Gotta Give, and the Book Club, making her one of Hollywood's most unique and admired actors. Well-known for her witty banter, distinct aesthetic, and timeless appeal, she made a lasting impression on American movie.

Diane Keaton's breakthrough performances in the 1970s weren't a passing fad; she would go on to captivate new audiences for decades, partly because of her long-standing partnership with director Nancy Meyers, with whom she co-produced four films.