Diane Keaton’s death: legendary actress was 79

This Saturday, October 11, our colleagues from People announced the death of American actress Diane Keaton. The star, who made himself known in the 1970s while playing in The Godfather, gave his last breath at the age of 79 in California. The circumstances of his disappearance were not given publicly. A spokesman for his family said his relatives wanted their privacy to be respected during this time of mourning. Diane Keaton was the mother of two children, Dexter and Duke, aged 29 and 25.

Born Diane Hall, the actress was passionate about theatre from her youth. To take the stage, she chose to use her mother’s maiden name, Keaton, so that she would not be confused with a second Diane Hall, a member of her acting association. Redefining her art throughout the courses, then earning her diplomas, she finally went on the Broadway stage in the late 1960’s to star in the musical HairHair. Just a year later, she landed a role in the production of Woody Allen, named Play it Again, Sam. Enough to allow him to receive a Tony Award for Best Actress, and then to enter the seventh art. Woody Allen trusts him again for his romantic comedy Annie Hall, released in cinemas in 1977. This time, Diane Keaton won an Oscar. Over the course of her long career, the actress multiplies the awards. Golden Globes, British Academy Film Award and New York Film Critics Circle Awards… His talent is recognized many times by members of the profession.