Famous actress Diane Keaton passed away at the age of 79: what happened?
12 october 2025 в 13:13
Diane Keaton, recognized for her iconic performances on screen in various films, passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 79. She left behind two children, Dexter and Duke. Her death came as a shock to fans, most of whom are wondering what happened to Keaton in her final days. Some were unaware of her history of battling skin cancer, which the late Oscar winner had opened up about in the past.
Below, Hollywood Life breaks down what we know about Diane’s health and the last months of her life.
Yes, Keaton had previously battled skin cancer. The late «Annie Hall» star was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in her 20s and later diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. She underwent two surgeries to fight the second diagnosis, according to the Los Angeles Times.
During a 2015 interview with the Times, the late «Something's Gotta Give» actress noted that the disease ran in her family.
«It's a family story», - she explained. «I remember my Aunt Martha had skin cancer so bad they had to remove her nose. My dad had basal cell carcinoma, and my brother had it. It’s tough with this skin cancer. That’s why you need to wear sunscreen».
According to CNN and ABC News, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical assistance call at Keaton’s home on October 11, 2025, and an unidentified individual was taken to the hospital.
Shortly after People reported on her death, the publication stated that the health of the «Godfather» star «deteriorated very suddenly» in her final days.
«She deteriorated very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her», - said a friend of Keaton in the publication. «It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit».
The friend added that Keaton did not disclose her condition to some of her friends in the last months of her life.
«In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who decided to keep everything strictly confidential», - said the source. «Even longtime friends were not fully informed of what was happening».
At the time of publication, the cause of death had not been disclosed. It remains unclear how Keaton passed away
Below, Hollywood Life breaks down what we know about Diane’s health and the last months of her life.
Yes, Keaton had previously battled skin cancer. The late «Annie Hall» star was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma in her 20s and later diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. She underwent two surgeries to fight the second diagnosis, according to the Los Angeles Times.
During a 2015 interview with the Times, the late «Something's Gotta Give» actress noted that the disease ran in her family.
«It's a family story», - she explained. «I remember my Aunt Martha had skin cancer so bad they had to remove her nose. My dad had basal cell carcinoma, and my brother had it. It’s tough with this skin cancer. That’s why you need to wear sunscreen».
According to CNN and ABC News, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical assistance call at Keaton’s home on October 11, 2025, and an unidentified individual was taken to the hospital.
Shortly after People reported on her death, the publication stated that the health of the «Godfather» star «deteriorated very suddenly» in her final days.
«She deteriorated very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her», - said a friend of Keaton in the publication. «It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit».
The friend added that Keaton did not disclose her condition to some of her friends in the last months of her life.
«In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who decided to keep everything strictly confidential», - said the source. «Even longtime friends were not fully informed of what was happening».
At the time of publication, the cause of death had not been disclosed. It remains unclear how Keaton passed away
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