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Diane Keaton Dies at 79 as Media Revisit Her Justin Bieber Collaboration

Coverage revisits her unlikely bond with Justin Bieber, spotlighting a 2021 'Ghost' video role with massive online reach.

Overview

  • Keaton died in California at age 79, according to family, who said she was surrounded by loved ones, with no further details disclosed.
  • She first met Bieber during a 2015 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he surprised her onstage after she praised him.
  • In 2021, Bieber cast Keaton in the Colin Tilley–directed music video for 'Ghost,' where she portrayed his character’s grandmother.
  • Keaton later described the shoot as friendly and unique, saying Bieber was kind to everyone, while also noting she was surprised to be asked.
  • The 'Ghost' video has drawn nearly 450 million YouTube views, and the 2015 Ellen clip has topped 10 million, fueling renewed interest in their connection.