'The Godfather' actress Diane Keaton died of pneumonia, family issues official statement

Veteran Hollywood actor Diane Keaton died of pneumonia, her family has revealed, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they received following her death last week.

The Oscar-winning actor, known for her acclaimed performances in films such as “Annie Hall”, “The Godfather” trilogy, “Manhattan”, “Something’s Gotta Give” and “Reds”, passed away at the age of 79 on October 11.

“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,” the family said in a statement to American news outlet People magazine.

The family also suggested that her fans could make donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter.

“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,” the family said.

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Keaton was celebrated for her decades-long career in film and her distinct on-screen charm, which made her one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars.

She won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” (1977) and earned multiple Oscar nominations throughout her career, including for “Reds” (1981), “Marvin’s Room” (1996), and “Something’s Gotta Give” (2003).

Since her death last week, tributes have been pouring in from her co-stars and friends for the Oscar-winning actor, who, apart from her celebrated film career, was also admired for her passion for architectural preservation and her love for animals.