Overview

• Diane Keaton’s death at age 79 in California was reported by People, and her family requested privacy with no cause disclosed.
• A friend cited by People said her health declined suddenly in recent months.
• In The Free Press, Allen wrote that Keaton’s face and laughter lit up any space she entered.
• He recounted meeting her at a 1969 audition for Play It Again, Sam and described how her opinion shaped his sense of artistic success.
• Keaton appeared in eight Allen-directed films, including Annie Hall and Manhattan, and in 2018 she publicly voiced support for him.