Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall , The Godfather films, and Father of the Bride , whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

People Magazine reported Saturday (October 11) that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson. No other details were immediately available.

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 The First Wives Club .

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