News Diane Keaton Dies at 79

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From NPR : Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of "Annie Hall," "The Godfather" films and "Father of the Bride," whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

Her death was confirmed to NPR by Dori Rath, a producer of Keaton's films. No other details were immediately available.

The unexpected news was met with shock around the world.

"She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!," Bette Midler said in a post on Instagram. She and Keaton co-starred in "The First Wives Club."

Keaton made her film debut in the 1970 romantic comedy "Lovers and Other Strangers," but her big breakthrough would come a few years later when she was cast in Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather," which won best picture and become one of the most beloved films of all time. And yet even she hesitated to return for the sequel, though after reading the script she decided otherwise.


She summed up her role as Kay, a role she never related to even though she savored memories of acting with Al Pacino.

The 1970s were an incredibly fruitful time for Keaton thanks in part to her ongoing collaboration with Allen in both comedic and dramatic roles. She appeared in "Sleeper," "Love and Death," "Interiors," Manhattan," and the film version of "Play it Again, Sam." The 1977 crime-drama "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" also earned her raves.

Allen and the late Marshall Brickman gave Keaton one of her most iconic roles in "Annie Hall," the infectious woman from Chippewa Falls whom Allen's Alvy Singer cannot get over. The film is considered one of the great romantic comedies

Very sad news indeed. I always associate her with the '70s, but she continued to work and be successful into the 2000s. She was such a talent, handling both serious dramatic roles and light-hearted comedies with apparent ease.

 

[The Realist]

So sad, such a loss. She was a treasure.

 

[Gary Mitchell]

Rest in peace Ms Keaton.

 

[SithHappens]

Very Sad RiP

 

[John Clark]

RIP