Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for her role in Annie Hall, has passed away at the age of 79.
A family spokesperson confirmed that she died on Saturday.
Keaton was celebrated for her collaborations with Woody Allen, and for performances in films such as Reds, The First Wives Club, and Book Club.
According to People magazine, she died surrounded by loved ones. Further details about the circumstances of her passing were not immediately available.
Born in 1946 in Los Angeles, she made her cinematic debut in Honeymoon in Vegas in 1970.
Her extensive filmography includes a part in The Godfather as Al Pacino’s wife, and many memorable roles in Woody Allen’s films — with whom she maintained a close friendship long after their professional association.
News of her death sparked shock worldwide. Keaton was known for her indelible screen presence — from the quirky, tie-and-hat ensemble in Annie Hall to the emotional complexity she brought to Kay Adams in the Corleone saga.
She also appeared as a businesswoman who unexpectedly inherits a baby in Baby Boom, and as a divorced playwright entangled with Jack Nicholson’s character in Something’s Gotta Give.
