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Diane Keaton Dies at 79 as Family Confirms and 911 Call Details Emerge

No official cause has been released, with tributes recalling an Oscar-winning career and singular style.

Overview

  • People first reported the death on Saturday in California, and a family representative confirmed it while requesting privacy.
  • TMZ published audio of a 911 call from her Los Angeles home reporting an unconscious person; she was transported to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
  • A relative told the Associated Press that some family members were present in the home at the time of her death.
  • Friends cited by People described a sudden health decline in recent months, including significant weight loss, though no medical cause has been announced.
  • Coverage emphasizes her legacy as an Annie Hall Oscar winner and fashion icon, as colleagues including Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, Bette Midler, Nancy Meyers and Steve Martin shared public tributes, with a source close to Woody Allen saying he was extremely shocked and surprised.