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. People Magazine reported Saturday that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family spokesperson. No other details were immediately available, and representatives for Keaton did not immediately respond to inquiries from The Associated Press. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The unexpected news was met with shock around the world. Keaton was the kind of actor who helped make films iconic and timeless, from her "La-dee-da, la-dee-da" phrasing as Annie Hall, bedecked in that necktie, bowler hat, vest and khakis, to her heartbreaking turn as Kay Adams, the woman unfortunate enough to join the Corleone family.
Her star-making performances in the 1970s, many of which were in Woody Allen films, were not a flash in the pan either, and she would continue to charm new generations for decades thanks in part to a longstanding collaboration with filmmaker Nancy Meyers. Trending Now Mail will resume next week, Canada Post says ahead of rotating strike Ontario man ditches drive-thru after discovering $75M Lotto Max jackpot win Story continues below advertisement She played a businesswoman who unexpectedly inherits an infant in "Baby Boom," the mother of the bride in the beloved remake of "Father of the Bride," a newly single woman in "First Wives Club," and a divorced playwright who gets involved with Jack Nicholson's music executive in "Something's Gotta Give."Keaton won her first Oscar for "Annie Hall" and would go on to be nominated three more times, for "Reds," "Marvin's Room" and "Something's Gotta Give." More on Entertainment More videos Travel app launches campaign to lure pop star Chappell Roan to Saskatchewan Drake's 'Not Like Us' defamation lawsuit against UMG dismissed by judge Zach Bryan responds to backlash over ICE lyrics in song 'Bad News' 'I'm not ready to die yet': Dolly Parton breaks silence on illness rumours Saturday Sips: Italian sips for all Steve Martin musical 'Bright Star' shines on stage Blue Jays set to face Seattle Mariners in AL title series Minute at the Movies: Oct. 10, 2025