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Diane Keaton's cause of death has been revealed

The actress died of pneumonia on Oct. 11, according to a statement from her family exclusively given to PEOPLE

PEOPLE first reported on Saturday, Oct. 11, that the Oscar winner died in California at the age of 79

Diane Keaton 's loved ones are speaking out after her death.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the Oscar-winning actress’s family confirmed she died of pneumonia on Oct. 11 and expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support.

"The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11," reads the statement.

Keaton's family went on to share the causes she was

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