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Woody Allen Publishes Personal Tribute to Diane Keaton After Her Death at 79

Allen's essay emphasizes how central Keaton was to his work.

Overview

  • Diane Keaton died Oct. 11 in California at age 79 after paramedics responded to her Los Angeles-area home, and no cause of death has been released.
  • Her daughter confirmed the death to news outlets, and a family representative told People her loved ones are requesting privacy with no further details.
  • In The Free Press, Allen called Keaton his "audience of one" and wrote that he cared only for her judgment of his films.
  • Their collaborations included eight films such as Annie Hall, which earned Keaton the Academy Award for best actress.
  • Coverage notes their enduring friendship and Keaton's past public defense of Allen during long-standing controversies.