KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning Actress whose career spanned more than five decades with iconic roles in "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," and more, died on October 11 from bacterial pneumonia.

University of Tennessee Medical Center pulmonologist Dr. Isaac Biney told 6 News that pneumonia can be described as an infection of the lung tissue, it’s when infected fluid fills air sacks in the lungs, making it very difficult to breathe.

"As soon as you start developing symptoms, you should contact somebody," Biney said. "Some people they say 'this is just the flu or a cold. I'm going to get over it,' and that snowballs into something bigger."

Pneumonia symptoms often begin like a typical infection, with a fever and body aches. However, shortness of breath, coughing, and

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