Diane Keaton's family has confirmed that the Oscar-winning actress passed away from pneumonia at the age of 79 on October 11. In a statement, her family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they received following her death. "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," the statement said.

Keaton's family, which includes her son Duke, 25, and daughter Dexter, 29, encouraged fans to honor her memory by donating to causes she cared about. They highlighted her love for animals and her commitment to helping the unhoused community. "Any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her," they added.

Emergency services responded to a call about a "person down" at Keaton's home early on the morning of her death. She was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. A friend of Keaton's noted that her health had declined rapidly in recent months, describing it as heartbreaking for those who loved her. "She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her," the friend said. Another close friend mentioned that Keaton had been ill for some time, and her death was not entirely unexpected. "In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening," the source said.

Lynda Resnick, a friend of Keaton, shared fond memories of their time together, including weekly movie nights with friends. She described Keaton as an authentic and talented woman. "It was love at first sight," Resnick said of their first meeting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Keaton maintained connections with friends through regular Zoom calls, always appearing well-dressed.

In her last Instagram post in April, Keaton celebrated National Pet Day by sharing a tribute to her golden retriever, Reggie. She had introduced Reggie to her followers in 2020, expressing her affection for the dog in a playful manner.

Despite her passing, Keaton had several acting projects in the works, including a film titled "The Making Of," which was set to feature notable actors such as Blake Lively and Richard Gere. Her last on-screen roles were in 2024, where she starred alongside Kathy Bates and Eugene Levy.

Following the news of her death, many of Keaton's colleagues paid tribute to her. Director Francis Ford Coppola described her as "endlessly intelligent" and a personification of creativity. Keanu Reeves, who starred with her in "Something’s Gotta Give," praised her as a unique artist. Nancy Meyers, who worked with Keaton on multiple films, expressed her sorrow, stating that the film community had lost a giant.

Keaton, who never married, adopted two children in her 50s. She had notable relationships with actors Al Pacino and Warren Beatty, as well as writer-director Woody Allen. A friend close to Pacino revealed that he regretted not marrying Keaton, calling her the love of his life.

One of Keaton's last public appearances was at Jack Nicholson's birthday party earlier this year. Actor Ed Begley Jr. recalled seeing her there and noted the deep bond she shared with Nicholson. "She loved Jack Nicholson, as I do, and Jack loved her. I’m sure he’s as devastated as I am by her loss," he said.