Overview
- A death certificate obtained by the New York Post lists primary bacterial pneumonia as her immediate cause of death and notes she was cremated on Oct. 14.
- PEOPLE previously confirmed the diagnosis and reported she had been under a doctor’s care since Sept. 24, with a final visit on Oct. 9.
- Speaking to PEOPLE at a Hulu premiere on Oct. 16, Elizabeth Berkley called Keaton a hero and said watching her work taught her what true leadership looks like.
- Berkley recalled the warmth and encouragement she received on The First Wives Club set from Keaton, Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler.
- Keaton’s family thanked supporters and suggested donations to local food banks or animal shelters; she is survived by her adopted children, Dexter and Duke.