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Diane Keaton, the singular force behind Annie Hall, The Godfather, Reds, and Something’s Gotta Give, has passed away at the age of 79.

Her family confirmed the news earlier today,  (People Magazine Confirmed), asking for privacy as tributes pour in from across the entertainment world. Diane Keaton remembered as a true original  and her passing marks the end of an era in American cinema, as colleagues and fans alike reflect on her wit, grace, and fearless approach to storytelling.

From Broadway Beginnings to Hollywood Icon: Diane Keaton Remembered

Before she became a cinematic icon, Diane Keaton’s journey began on the Broadway stage. Her earliest role was anything but ordinary. In a previously recorded interview, one of several conversations we’ve had with her over the years, Keaton reflected on her surreal experience in the original 1968 production of Hair. She described it as chaotic, bewildering, and unforgettable.

Fresh out of the Neighborhood Playhouse, she was cast in the counterculture musical almost by accident. Backstage was wild, filled with LSD, nightly tribal chants, and the kind of fire and freedom that shaped her creative instincts for years to come. These early moments now feel all the more vivid as Diane Keaton is remembered not only for her iconic screen roles, but for the fearless spirit she brought to the stage from the very beginning.

You can hear Diane Keaton reflect on her early days in Hair through the media bar below

A Voice That Defined Generations: Diane Keaton Remembered Through Her Words

Her voice, warm, bewildered, and unmistakably Keaton, captures the spirit of a woman who never stopped evolving. From backstage chaos to Broadway dreams, she carried that raw honesty into every role she played.

A Lasting Impact

Today, we remember Diane Keaton not just for the characters she portrayed, but for the way she made us feel — curious, brave, and beautifully offbeat. Whether she was the sharp, neurotic Annie Hall in the ’70s, the fearless journalist in Reds during the ’80s, the ambitious executive in Baby Boom, or the witty and resilient divorcée in the ’90s favorite The First Wives Club, Keaton brought authenticity to every role.

Rest in power, Diane. The hats stay on. The legacy lives forever. Her influence will continue to inspire actors, directors, and dreamers for generations.

You can relive Diane Keaton’s Oscar-winning role in Annie Hall on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital platforms including Amazon and streaming on MGM+.

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