Diane Keaton , the Oscar-winning actress, filmmaker and author beloved for her movies roles in "Annie Hall," the "Godfather" films and more recently the "Book Club" franchise, has died at age 79 , according to People and The New York Times .

Keaton broke through in Hollywood during the 1970s with her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in " The Godfather " franchise, playing girlfriend and later wife to Al Pacino's iconic gangster Michael Corleone.

Her prestigious career also included roles in "The First Wives Club," "Manhattan" and "Annie Hall," which landed her a best actress Oscar in 1978. She found fans through her career in Hollywood but became known for her blend of emotion and eccentric likability in comedies such as "Baby Boom" in the 1980s, "Father of the Bride" in the 1990s and

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