Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died at the age of 79 in California yesterday. She got fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films. Keaton made her film debut in the 1970 romantic comedy Lovers and Other Strangers. Her most recent film was the 2024 comedy Summer Camp, where she starred alongside Eugene Levy and Kathy Bates.

 

 

She was also known for starring roles in films including Father of the Bride, First Wives Club, Play It Again, and Manhattan. Notably for Annie Hall won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1978, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Motion Picture and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. Keaton was nominated for three further Oscars – all in the best actress category – for her work in Something’s Gotta Give, Marvin’s Room and Reds.

 

 

She also directed several films, including the 1995 film Unstrung Heroes, a comedy-drama which was selected for the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard. Both in her film roles and in her personal life, Keaton was known for her unique style, which often featured menswear and a wide-brimmed hat. She never married and had two adopted children.