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Diane Keaton has died in California at the age of 79, according to People magazine. A family spokesman confirmed the actress’s death. Now, of course, fans are asking themselves the question of the cause of death.
Diane Keaton: Cause of death not yet known
Nothing is yet known about the cause of death. The relatives asked for privacy and more information will be released at a later date, according to People.
In recent years, Keaton has had no known health problems. Although she repeatedly spoke publicly about previous eating disorders and aging in Hollywood, there was no evidence of a current illness. Those around her have not yet commented on possible health restrictions.
Diane Keaton: Hollywood icon
Diane Keaton was one of the defining faces of American cinema for over five decades. She celebrated her breakthrough in the early 1970s with her role as Kay Adams in The Godfather and The Godfather II directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Her collaboration with Woody Allen in The City Neurotician (Annie Hall) brought her international fame in 1977, for which she received the Oscar for best actress.
In the decades that followed, Keaton established himself as a fixture in Hollywood. She played leading roles in successful films such as What the Heart Desires, The She-Devils Club, Father of the Bride and Book Club. She also worked as a director, producer and author and published several books about architecture, photography and her life.