Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Actress of 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather,' Dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress celebrated for her roles in "Annie Hall" and "The Godfather" series, has died at the age of 79. Her death was confirmed by Dori Rath, a producer and friend of Keaton.

Keaton's career spanned over four decades, marked by her unique blend of humor and depth. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in "Annie Hall" and received additional nominations for "Reds," "Marvin's Room," and "Something's Gotta Give."

Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, she began her acting journey on Broadway before transitioning to film. Her collaborations with director Woody Allen, including "Sleeper" and "Manhattan," were particularly notable.

Keaton's influence extended beyond acting; she was also a director, producer, photographer, and author. In 2017, she was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award.

Tributes have poured in from colleagues and fans. Bette Midler, who co-starred with Keaton in "The First Wives Club," described her as "hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile."

Keaton is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke.