Jane Fonda admits that it has been a "tough year" following the losses of her friends Gene Hackman, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton.

The 87-year-old star says that the sadness at the passings of the trio - in February, September and October respectively - has been hard for her to bear.

Speaking to People at the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power's EmPower Party, Jane said: "It's been a tough year."

She added of Hackman: "You know, there's him and Redford.

"He came down her to support GCAPP. And we screened Barefoot in the Park."

The Barbarella star continued: "And Diane Keaton - I just finished working with her. Boy, I was shocked. Really shocked. You get to be old and everybody is dying around you."

Fonda issued an emotional statement following Redford's passing at the age of 89,

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