Diane Keaton: A Look At Her Extraordinary Life, In Photos

Diane Keaton: A Look At Her Life

Diane Keaton, an award-winning actor, style icon, writer, and photographer, died on October 11 at age 79.

For over 50 years, she held sway over pop culture as an award-winning actor, author of multiple memoirs, and icon of style.

"Why on Earth did you choose me for The Godfather?!" - Diane Keaton asked Francis Ford Coppola.
"I chose you, because although you were to play the more straight/vanilla wife, there was something more about you, deeper, funnier, and very interesting. (I was right)" - Francis Ford Coppola responded.

Diane Keaton accepted the Academy Award for best actress in 1978.

Author's summary: Diane Keaton dies at 79.

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