Diane Keaton 's close friend revealed that the Annie Hall star had been battling an "unnamed illness" for months before her death on October 11, which occurred as a direct result of pneumonia. Diane's confidant shared with TMZ that the news of her death was "not a shock" to those in her inner circle, due to her aforementioned private health battle. The actress was transported to hospital on the morning of October 11, where she later passed away aged 79.
Her death certificate stated that she died due to primary bacterial pneumonia, with no other health conditions listed as contributing factors. No autopsy was performed, and Diane was cremated. Another close friend shared with People that she had "declined very suddenly" in recent months and withdrew from public life to be wi