Robert De Niro and Jane Fonda have led the tributes to the Hollywood legend Diane Keaton, who has died on the age of 79.
The Oscar-winning actor, remembered for Annie Corridor, The Godfather, Reds, Father Of The Bride, and One thing’s Gotta Give, handed away in California on Saturday (October 11), as confirmed to Folks. No particulars of her reason behind demise have been offered.
Lots of Keaton’s mates and colleagues have shared their tributes and reactions on social media because the information broke, together with De Niro, who labored along with her on The Godfather Half II, Marvin’s Room and The Large Wedding ceremony.
“I’m very unhappy to listen to of Diane’s passing,” he stated in an announcement. “I used to be very keen on her, and the information of her leaving us has taken me completely unexpectedly. I used to be not anticipating her to go away us. She will likely be missed. Might she relaxation in peace.”
Fonda co-starred with Keaton in 2018’s Guide Membership and its 2023 sequel, and took to Instagram to say: “It’s arduous to consider…or settle for…that Diane has handed. She was at all times a spark of life and light-weight, always guffawing at her personal foibles, being limitlessly artistic…in her appearing, her wardrobe, her books, her mates, her houses, her library, her world view. Distinctive is what she was.
“And, although she didn’t comprehend it or wouldn’t admit it, man she was a fantastic actress!”
Their Guide Membership co-star Mary Steenburgen advised Deadline: “Diane was magic. There was nobody, nor will there ever be, anybody like her. I liked her and felt blessed to be her buddy. My like to her household. What a surprise she was!!!”
Leonardo DiCaprio additionally starred in Marvin’s Room with Keaton, and he wrote on his Instagram Tales: “Diane Keaton was certainly one of a sort. Sensible, humorous, and unapologetically herself. A legend, an icon, and a really variety human being. I had the dignity of working along with her at 18. She will likely be deeply missed.”
Others to pay tribute embody her Father Of The Bride co-stars Steve Martin and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, her The First Wives Membership co-stars Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler, in addition to Michael Douglas, Ben Stiller, Andy Garcia, Mandy Moore, Ellen DeGeneres, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Belinda Carlisle, whose ‘Heaven Is A Place On Earth’ video was directed by Keaton.
Diane Keaton. One of many biggest movie actors ever. An icon of fashion, humor and comedy. Sensible. What an individual.
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) October 11, 2025
I cant! 💔💔💔 Diane Keaton was such a expertise and a BIG a part of my profession. She directed two movies of mine – “Heaven Is A Place on Earth” and the video for “I Get Weak.”
She was variety and eccentric and I used to be blessed to know her. RIP Diane, you can be missed. 💔 pic.twitter.com/PbDVNQsJh8— Belinda Carlisle 💙 (@belindacarlisle) October 11, 2025
I used to be so honored to name Diane Keaton a buddy. She was an amazingly variety and artistic one who additionally simply occurred to be a Hollywood legend. She has been taken from us far too quickly. We’ll miss you, Diane. 💔
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) October 11, 2025
Generally known as a grasp of each comedy and drama, Keaton gained an Oscar for her portrayal of the title character in Annie Corridor (1977), certainly one of eight movies she made with Woody Allen. She was nominated three extra instances, for Reds (1981), Marvin’s Room (1996) and One thing’s Gotta Give (2003).
She is survived by her adopted daughter Dexter and son Duke.