Diane Keaton’s family has confirmed she died of pneumonia on October 11.

In a statement to PEOPLE, they thanked everyone for the love and support they’ve received since her passing.

“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. “She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”

A source told PEOPLE that Diane Keaton’s health took a sudden turn for the worse, leaving her loved ones heartbroken by the unexpected loss. In her final months, she was cared for by her closest family members, who chose to keep her condition private, with even some longtime friends unaware of how serious things had become.

Diane Keaton has died. She was 79. PEOPLE confirmed the legendary actress died in California on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The legendary star kept much of her personal life out of the spotlight in the years leading up to her death.

The Something’s Gotta Give star never publicly revealed any serious health concerns in her final months. However, she had spoken candidly in the past about her lifelong battles with both cancer and bulimia.

Her iconic love of wide-brimmed hats, long celebrated as part of her trademark style, also carried deeper meaning. Keaton was diagnosed with skin cancer at just 21, a revelation that inspired her commitment to sun protection — a habit she maintained throughout her life, according to E! News.

 

 

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In addition to her battle with cancer, Diane Keaton was also candid about another health struggle she faced — bulimia.

She revealed that her eating disorder began when she was asked to lose 10 pounds for a Broadway role early in her career, a request that made her deeply self-conscious about her body.

According to E!News the star’s “Typical dinner” (pre-recovery) “was a bucket of chicken, several orders of fries with blue cheese and ketchup, a couple TV dinners, a quart of soda, pounds of candy, a whole cake and three banana cream pies.”

Over time, the disorder took a toll on her well-being until she sought professional help and entered recovery.

“Someone mentioned that I seemed to have some mental issues,” Keaton once recalled. “So I went to an analyst — five days a week.”

Diane Keaton (January 5, 1946 – October 11, 2025) was an Oscar-winning actress, director, producer, and style icon whose career spanned more than five decades. Born in Los Angeles, California, Keaton began acting on stage before rising to fame in the 1970s with her breakout role as Kay Adams in The Godfather (1972). She became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading ladies, earning critical acclaim for her collaborations with Woody Allen, including Annie Hall (1977), which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Known for her distinctive voice, comedic timing, and offbeat charm, Keaton starred in numerous classics such as Manhattan, Reds, Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, and Something’s Gotta Give. Her career reflected a rare balance of wit, vulnerability, and sophistication, making her one of the most beloved actresses of her generation.

Beyond acting, Keaton was a director, photographer, and author. She was also recognized for her unique fashion sense—especially her love of turtlenecks, tailored suits, and wide-brimmed hats—which became her signature look.

Diane Keaton became a mother later in life, adopting two children in her 50s and raising them on her own. Though she never married, the actress said motherhood was a choice she made after years of reflection rather than an instinctive urge.

“Motherhood wasn’t something I couldn’t resist,” she told Ladies’ Home Journal, per People. “It was an idea I’d thought about for a long time — and then I just took the leap.”

Keaton admitted she didn’t feel fully prepared for the role but embraced it wholeheartedly, finding deep fulfillment in raising her two children as a single parent.