Diane Keaton's death on October 11 stunned fans who were unaware the actress was in ill health. The beloved star died in California at the age of 79, and her rep confirmed her passing but didn't elaborate on her cause of death. During her life, Diane had been open about her health battles and revealed she struggled with both cancer and bulimia.

Here's what she said about her health in the years before she died.

Skin cancer

© Getty Images She battled skin cancer twice

Diane was well known for her signature style, which included her extensive hat collection. But her headwear wasn't just about fashion, it was for protection. At the age of 21, Diane was diagnosed with skin cancer.

“It’s a family history,” she explained to the Los Angeles Times in 2015. “I remember my Auntie Ma

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