Diane Keaton has died: Hollywood mourns the star of The Godfather.

According to The Sun: Fans paid tribute to the memory of Diane Keaton, the beloved actress and 'icon of style and comedy', who passed away at the age of 79.

Colleagues from Hollywood and friends expressed their condolences on social media in honor of the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather'.

Tribute to the memory of Diane Keaton, who passed away at the age of 79AFP Diane Keaton (C) and Bette Midler (L), who called her 'completely unique'AP:Associated Press

Tributes from Colleagues

Actor Ben Stiller said of Diane Keaton:

“Diane Keaton. One of the greatest film actresses.”

“An icon of style, humor, and comedy. Brilliant. What a wonderful person she was.”

Colleague from 'First Wives Club' Bette Midler expressed:

“The wonderful, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has passed away.”

“I can’t express how incredibly sad I am about this.”

She also added:

“She was fun, completely original, and not competitive at all, as you might expect from such a star.”

Memories of Diane Keaton

Piers Morgan wrote:

“RIP Diane Keaton, 79.”

“One of Hollywood’s most beloved actresses and a wonderful person. Sad news.”

Actress Mary Steenburgen said:

“Diane was magic.”

“There was no one like her, and there will be no one like her again. I loved her and was happy to be her friend.”

“My love to her family. How amazing she was!!!”

Director Paul Feig shared:

“I was lucky to call Diane Keaton my friend.”

“She was an extraordinarily kind and creative person who just happened to become a Hollywood legend.”

“She left us too soon. We will miss you, Diane.”

A representative for the Keaton family confirmed that she passed away in California. She left behind two children: Dexter (29) and Duke Keaton (25).

Creative Career

Diane Keaton's career began on stage in the 1960s when she participated in the Broadway production of 'Hair' in 1968. Since then, she gained popularity and numerous awards.

Diane Keaton (L) and Mary Steenburgen (R) in 'Book Club 2'Alamy

Just a year after her stage debut, Keaton was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for her role in Woody Allen's play 'Play It Again, Sam'.

In 1970, she made her film debut with a role in 'Lovers and Other Strangers', after which she received the lead role in 'The Godfather', starring alongside Al Pacino.

She reprised this role in both sequels in 1974 and 1990.

In 1977, she won her first Oscar for Best Actress in Woody Allen's romantic comedy 'Annie Hall'. Throughout her illustrious career, Keaton also won a BAFTA and two Golden Globe Awards.

She was also nominated for two Emmy Awards.

However, despite all her successes, Keaton refused to watch her performances, stating in 1975:

“I just don’t like how I look and sound.”

This insecurity was also evident while filming 'First Wives Club' where she worked with Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler.

In 2023, Keaton told The Hollywood Reporter that during the filming of the 1996 comedy, in which she sang and danced with “really wonderful actresses”, she

“was always a little anxious and a little worried.”

Her last film was the 2023 release 'Book Club: The Next Chapter'.

She left behind two childrenAlamy The award-winning star received an outpouring of tributesGetty - Contributor

Diane Keaton left a bright mark in the film world, impressing audiences with her distinctive performance and charisma. Her career spans several decades and includes many iconic roles that will be remembered forever. Her legacy will live on through the films that have become classics and will continue to inspire new generations of viewers.