American actor, director and producer Diane Keaton died in 79 years in California. The death of the famous actress was confirmed by her homeland. The news about Diane Keaton's departure from life came as a shock to all of Hollywood.
Diane Keaton in New York, 2023
Diane Keaton is a legend of American cinema, an Oscar winner. She gained worldwide popularity after the role of Kay Adams in the episodes “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II”. After Diane Keaton's career began in 1977, she played the lead role in Woody Allen's romantic comedy Annie Hall. The role itself brought her an Oscar for the best female role and made her one of the most famous actresses of her generation.
Dayan Keaton at the film “Batko's Christening. Part II”, 1974
Throughout her long career, Dayan Keaton has been nominated for an Oscar three more times – for the films Reds, Marvin's Room and Something's Gotta Give. Among the most popular works are “Baby Boom”, “Father of the Bride”, “The First Wives Club”, “Book Club” and its continuation. Her remaining role was in the film “Summer Camp” (2024), starring both Kathy Bates and Elfrey Woodard.
Diane Keaton in the film “Annie Goll”, 1977
Diane Keaton was born on June 5, 1946 in Los Angeles under the name Diane Goll. Keaton took her stage name in honor of her mother. After moving to New York, Mayday Zirka began her acting career on Broadway, making her debut in the musical “Hair.” Already, Diane Keaton brought respect to those who saw the brothers’ fate at the front of the naked scene. In 1969, she played in Woody Allen's “Play It Again, Sam”, which launched her on her way to Hollywood.
Diane Keaton relinquishes her first Oscar for her role in the film “Annie Goll”, 1978
After the films Sleeper and Love and Death co-starred with Allen, the actress took on the lead role in Annie Hall. The stitch became a true symbol of the era of the 1970s and brought Diane Keaton not only an Oscar, but also the status of a style icon. This image – wide-brimmed droplets, men's shirts, vests and bed jackets – turned into a fashionable phenomenon and became a symbol of the independence of women in cinema.
Diane Keaton in New York, 1975
In the 1980s, Diane Keaton continued her successful career. Vaughn starred in the film “Chervoni” directed by Warren Beatty, which brought her friend an Oscar nomination. Among other important works are “Marvin’s Room” with Meryl Streep and the young Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as “What Is It Like to Give” with Jack Nicholson. In her roles, Diane Keaton evoked intelligence, humor and tenderness, creating images that would change the image of women in cinema.
Diane Keaton at the premiere of the film “What Women Want”, 2000
In addition to acting, Diane Keaton became involved in directing and producing. Vaughn's credits include Unstrung Heroes and Hanging Up, and she also produced Gus Van Sant's Elephant, while she screened Palm Gold at Cannes.
Diane Keaton was also a renowned writer and photographer. Vona has published three autobiographical books – Then Again (2011), Let's Just Say It Wasn't Pretty (2015) and Brother and Sister (2020). The actor actively promoted initiatives to preserve historic architecture in California and served as a great ambassador for the cultural decline of her state.
Diane Keaton at the presentation of the film “Book Club”, 2018
In 2017, the American Film Institute (AFI) presented Diane Keaton with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Instead of promoting, Diane Keaton sang the song Seems Like Old Times – the same song that she sang in the film “Annie Goll”.
Diane Keaton was never married, but she had two children – daughter Dexter and son Duke. This death was a great loss for all cinematographers. The world remembers Diane Keton as an actor who created the image of a happy wife, which directors and viewers still admire.
Diane Keaton at the presentation of the film “Cheerleaders”, 2019
