Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of , films and — whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation — has died, according to U.S. media reports. She was 79.

People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson. No other details were immediately available, and representatives for Keaton did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Associated Press.

The unexpected news was met with shock around the world.

"She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was ... oh, la, lala!" Bette Midler said in a post on Instagram. She and Keaton co-starred in

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