US Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, famed for her roles in “Father of the Bride” and “First Wives Club,” dies at the age of 79, US media reported, citing a family spokesperson.
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’, died at the age of 79 on Saturday, a family spokesperson told People magazine.
The legendary actress was best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club, and Book Club.
Keaton died surrounded by loved ones, according to People magazine, with no further details about the circumstances of her death having been revealed at this time.
Born in 1946 in Los Angeles, the American actor made her Hollywood debut in ‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ in 1970. Her long filmography includes a role in ‘The Godfather,’ in which she plays Al Pacino’s wife, and numerous hits by Woody Allen, with whom she remained friends after having been his long-time partner, muse, and favourite actress.
