Oscar-winning Hollywood legend Diane Keaton dies at 79

Diane Keaton and Al Pacino in ‘The Godfather’. PIC/GETTY IMAGES

Hollywood legend Diane Keaton, best known for her iconic roles in ‘Annie Hall' and ‘The Godfather' films, has died at the age of 79. "There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness," a spokesperson said.

Diane Keaton makes her Oscar acceptance speech at the 50th Annual Academy Awards presentation in 1978. PIC/GETTY IMAGES

Born Diane Hall in Los Angeles in 1946, Keaton was the oldest of four children. Her father was a civil engineer, and her mother, who stayed at home, inspired Keaton's creative side. Keaton started acting in school plays and later studied drama in college before dropping out to move to New York. She adopted her mother's maiden name, Keaton, when she began her career in theater.

Keaton was born in Los Angeles, California, on January 5, 1946. PIC/AFP

Her first major break came with ‘The Godfather' (1972), in which she played Kay Adams opposite Al Pacino. She went on to reprise the role in ‘The Godfather Part II' and ‘The Godfather Part III'. In 1977, Keaton won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Woody Allen's ‘Annie Hall'.

Over the decades, she became one of Hollywood's most respected stars, appearing in beloved films like ‘The First Wives Club,' ‘Father of the Bride,' ‘Baby Boom,' and ‘Something's Gotta Give,' which earned her another Oscar nomination. She often worked with Woody Allen, Francis Coppola, and Nancy Meyers, and directed several projects, including documentary ‘Heaven' (1987) and film ‘Hanging Up' (2000).

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