Diane Keaton 's lifelong devotion to her signature look of hats, turtlenecks, and tailored suits was not merely a style choice but a deeply personal shield – which RadarOnline.com can reveal was born of body shame and the trauma of battling skin cancer that haunted her for decades.

The Oscar-winning actress, who died aged 79 in California on October 11, had long been admired for her eccentric yet elegant fashion sense. Article continues below advertisement

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But friends have now revealed the Hollywood icon's signature wardrobe – the gloves, scarves, high collars, and wide-brimmed hats – also served as armor against both physical

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