The legendary actress Diane Keaton, known for her memorable roles in the “Bride's father” and “The First Wives Club”, died on Saturday, at the age of 79, according to People magazine, citing a family spokesman. His death was a real shock to Hollywood and the whole world, the actress was not known with any recent disease.
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Throughout his career, Keaton has managed to impose himself as a symbol of the originality, talent and eccentric elegance, and his loss has left a deep void in the world of American cinema.
His filmmaker, Goldie Hawn, along with whom he played in “The First Wives Club” Since 1996, he has made an emotional tribute to Instagram.
“Diane, we were not ready to lose you. You left behind a magic dust, full of light particles and memories beyond the imagination. We agreed to grow old and, one day, we may live together. Maybe in the future life. Hawn wrote, evoking both their professional relationship and the deep personal connection.
Robert De Niro, another close friend and colleague of the set, transmitted to The Hollywood Reporter: “I am very sad to find out about Diane's death. I was very dear to me and the news that he left us completely took me by surprise. We will be missing. Be it the light.“The actor emphasizes the impact that Keaton had on his colleagues, but also on the public, due to his authentic presence and unmistakable charisma.
Other Hollywood personalities have paid tribute to Hollywood. Bette Midler, a colleague from “The First Wives Club”, wrote: “The brilliant, beautiful and extraordinary Diane Keaton died. I can't tell you how sad this news makes me. It was funny, completely original and devoid of any cunning or competitiveness. What you saw was what it was.”
Hawn's daughter Kate Hudson distributed a clip with the three actresses in the movie, adding the legend: “We love you so much, Diane.” Also, Steve Martin recalled the funny and full of artistic chemistry he had with Keaton, publishing a clip from a 2021 interview.
Among those who appreciated his unique talent are Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen, who stressed that Diane Keaton was a complete artist, but also a person with charming eccentricity.
“It is a huge loss for both me personally and for all of us. Diane was extremely talented and wonderfully eccentric. I will miss me terribly ”, Bergen said.
“Diane was magical. There was never and there will never be someone like her. I loved her and I felt lucky to be her friend,” wrote Mary Steenburgen.
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who played with Keaton in the movie Marvin's Room, posted on Instagram Stories an emotional tribute: “Diane Keaton was unique. Shiny, funny and without complexes. A legend, an icon and a truly good man. I had the honor to work with her at 18. We will be missing deeply.”
Diane Keaton remains a legend of cinema, appreciated not only for her exceptional talent, but also for her unmistakable authenticity and humor. Throughout the decades, she managed to inspire and delight millions of fans, leaving behind an artistic heritage that will last in the cinema and in the hearts of those who have known or admired her films.
