Diane Keaton’s Family Reveals Her Cause of Death

Following the news of Diane Keaton‘s death, her family has confirmed that the beloved Oscar winner died of pneumonia on Oct. 11 at the age of 79.

“The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,” read their statement to People.

The Oscar winner’s family also shared a passion that was close to her heart, writing, “She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”

From her breakthrough role in Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather to her lovable performance as a divorced playwright in Nancy Meyers‘ Something’s Gotta Give, Keaton mastered everything from rom-coms to drama throughout her prolific career.

Hollywood has mourned her passing, with stars and co-stars alike sharing tributes on social media in remembrance of her. Jane Fonda, who co-starred alongside Keaton in Book Club and its sequel Book Club: The Next Chapter, posted a photo of a smiling Keaton on Instagram. “She was always a spark of life and light, constantly giggling at her own foibles, being limitlessly creative…in her acting, her wardrobe, her books, her friends, her homes, her library, her world view,” Fonda wrote in the caption. “Unique is what she was. And, though she didn’t know it or wouldn’t admit it, man she was a fine actress!

Coppola also honored Keaton’s memory, writing in a statement, “Words can’t express the wonder and talent of Diane Keaton. Endlessly intelligent, so beautiful,” and adding, “Everything about Diane was creativity personified.”

From Rolling Stone US.