Chicago – October 12, 2025
The death of acclaimed actress Diane Keaton, who starred in “Annie Hall” and “The Godfather,” has been met with grief and shock.
Keaton’s death was confirmed to CNN by Dori Rath, a producer who worked on several of her most recent films. No cause of death was provided, and CNN has reached out to her representatives for comment.
Actresses Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler, who costarred with Keaton in the 1996 comedy “The First Wives Club,” where they played divorcées seeking revenge on their ex-husbands, were among the many who paid tribute to her.
Jane Fonda, who costarred with Keaton in 2018’s “Book Club” and its 2023 sequel, said “it’s hard to believe…or accept…that Diane has passed” on Instagram on Saturday, calling the late actress “a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative…in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her world view.”
In a statement, Paramount said Keaton became “a cinematic icon by doing the most daring thing of all: being wholly herself.” The company added, “Her legacy will continue to shine as brightly as she did on screen for generations to come.”
SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents actors and other media workers, wrote in a statement, “We’ve lost a legend.”
“From stage to TV to film, she captivated audiences and captured hearts with her spirit and dedication,” the statement reads.
