Diane Keaton’s death has shaken the film industry, and her family, industry acquaintances, and fans seemed in disbelief. They are still processing the sudden demise of such a talented star, who delivered numerous hits and contributed greatly to her field. The Oscar-winner died on October 11, 2025, in California, and the news sent shockwaves among her admirers all over the world. The Hollywood industry is currently mourning her loss, and besides them, Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas have also paid tribute to the late star.
Kareena Kapoor Khan paid tribute to the late Diane Keaton
Bollywood star, Kareena Kapoor paid tribute to the late Hollywood icon, Diane Keaton, on October 12, 2025, following the news of the latter’s death. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kareena honoured the Annie Hall actress by sharing some of her favourite Diane Keaton films. She also shared her admiration for Diane by calling her ‘a true artist’. Kareena Kapoor Khan shared her condolences, stating ‘rest in glory’ and thanked her for her invaluable contribution to the film industry. The caption can be read as:
“A True Artist Rest in Glory Diane Keaton Thank you for your joyful performances.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s admiration for Diane Keaton stems from the Oscar-winning actress’s timeless performances. The veteran actress might have influenced her as an artist and film lover. She listed four movies of the late star, which are her absolute favourites. They include The First Wives Club (1996), Marvin’s Room (1996), Annie Hall (1977), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003). Kareena also shared stills of the late actress from the movies.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Zoya Akhtar paid tribute to the late Diane Keaton
Besides Kareena, Priyanka Chopra Jonas also shared her condolences for Diane Keaton on Instagram. The Don 2 star, who has also established herself in Hollywood now, called Daine ‘queen’, showcasing her respect for the star. Indian filmmaker, Zoya Akhtar also heaped praises on Diane after the news of her passing was announced. Calling Daine one of her beloved ‘independant women’, she appreciated her ‘outspoken’, ‘eccentric’, ‘funny’ and ‘flawed’ personality. Zoya wrote:
“I’ve always loved independent women, outspoken women, eccentric women, funny women, flawed women. When someone says about a woman, I’m sorry, that’s just wrong, I tend to think she must be doing something.”
What is the cause of Diane Keaton’s death?
Diane Keaton faced some health troubles before her death at 79, but it isn’t clear whether they led to her demise. The specific cause of Diane Keaton’s death has not been officially released. A representative confirmed The Godfather actress’s death to PEOPLE magazine but stated that no further details were available at the time and that her family has requested privacy. Reports from news outlets indicate that her health ‘declined very suddenly’ in the months leading up to her death, and she passed away in a hospital.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed responding to a medical call at her home and transporting a 79-year-old woman to the hospital on the morning of October 11, 2025. While the circumstances surrounding her death remain a mystery, her previous health issues have gained renewed attention. Daine was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer) at age 21 and later had squamous cell carcinoma removed via surgery. In her 2011 memoir, Then Again, Keaton revealed she had struggled with bulimia (an eating disorder) in her 20s.
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