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Diane Keaton, Oscar Winner for 'Annie Hall,' Dies at 79 in California

A family spokesperson confirmed her death to People as relatives request privacy and no cause has been disclosed.

Overview

  • A family representative confirmed Keaton’s death to People magazine, and outlets report that details on the cause have not been released.
  • Keaton’s five-decade career included landmark roles in The Godfather films and a 1978 Academy Award for Best Actress for Annie Hall.
  • Born in Los Angeles in 1946, she never married and adopted two children, Dexter and Duke, whom she raised as a single parent.
  • Recent coverage notes late-career visibility, including appearances in the Book Club films and 2024 roles reported by entertainment outlets.
  • In separate sports news, Werder Bremen’s women beat HSV 2–0 as Larissa Mühlhaus scored both goals and teammate Medina Desic celebrated with a child-provided cardboard sign featuring a poop emoji and HSV logo, drawing mixed on-air and teammate reactions.