Diane Keaton: Oscar-Winning Annie Hall Star Dies at 79

Diane Keaton was an American actress, director and photographer, known for her quirky style and her roles in Woody Allen films and The Godfather. Born Diane Hall on January 5, 1946, in Los Angeles, she took her mother's maiden name, Keaton, as her stage name.

Keaton played Kay Adams in The Godfather trilogy (1972-1990) and won the Academy Award for Best Actress for Annie Hall (1977), where her menswear-inspired look became a fashion statement. She was nominated for Oscars for Reds, Marvin's Room and Something's Gotta Give. Other films include Manhattan, Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club and Book Club.

Keaton directed the films Heaven (1987) and Unstrung Heroes (1995) and published books of photography. She received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2017. She never married and adopted a daughter and a son. She died at a hospital in Santa Monica, California, on October 11, 2025, at age 79, of bacterial pneumonia.

Achievements: Oscar for Annie Hall (1977), Kay Adams in The Godfather (1972-1990), AFI Life Achievement Award (2017).

Birth: January 5, 1946 - Los Angeles, California.

Profession: Actress, director and photographer.

Interesting Facts: She was an advocate for historic preservation in Los Angeles. She released her first single, "First Christmas," in 2024.