The death of Hollywood actress Diane Keaton was announced over the weekend (October 11) and now her heartbroken family have revealed her cause of death.
Diane, much loved for movies such as Father of the Bride, The Godfather, The First Wives Club and Something’s Gotta Give, was 79 years old.
Death of Diane Keaton announced as family announce cause
Over the weekend, the death of Diane Keaton was confirmed by People. It reported that the legendary actress died in California. It added: “Further details are not available at this time, and her loved ones have asked for privacy, according to a family spokesperson.”
Now, the actress’ heartbroken family have shared a statement, and revealed the cause of her death.
Earlier today (October 16), a statement revealed she had died of pneumonia. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11.”
Keaton’s family went on to share the causes she was passionate about and asked her fans to honour the star with donations to food banks or animal shelters.
It continued: “She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”
‘Devastated’
The actress rose to fame in the 1970s thanks to her role in The Godfather films and her collaborations with director Woody Allen. She won an Oscar for Best Actress for 1977’s Annie Hall.
She never married, but adopted two children – daughter Dexter and son Duke. “Motherhood was not an urge I couldn’t resist, it was more like a thought I’d been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in,” she told Ladies’ Home Journal in 2008.
Tributes poured in following her death.
“Rest in Peace Diane Keaton,” said one fan. “Is it true? I am devastated at the news that #DianeKeaton has passed away. My absolute favorite actress. RIP Diane Keaton,” another posted. “Wow. DIANE KEATON IS DEAD. 79 years-old. Too young,” said a third.
“I’m not processing this. Not Diane Keaton,” another commented. “Rest in peace Diane Keaton. She set standard for being nice and beautiful,” another said. “Ohhhhhh how this hurts my heart… Diane Keaton, an absolute fave on screen and off,” another commented.
“The First Wives Club is one of my all-time favorite movies. Diane Keaton will be forever missed,” another concluded sadly.
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