Oscar-Winner Diane Keaton Died of Bacterial Pneumonia at 79

LOS ANGELES – Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton died on Saturday at the age of 79 after a sudden illness. According to a death certificate obtained by CNN, the cause of death was listed as “primary bacterial pneumonia,” with no other contributing factors noted.

Keaton, a legendary figure in Hollywood known for her witty, singular style and profound talent, was rushed to a hospital by paramedics from her Los Angeles address on Saturday morning, a law enforcement source confirmed. The death certificate indicates that she has been cremated and that no autopsy was performed, as her passing appeared clearly to be from natural causes.

A Legacy of ‘Magic’ and Humor:
News of Keaton’s death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the film industry. Her career spanned decades, highlighted by her Academy Award win for the iconic film “Annie Hall” (1977). Filmmaker Nancy Meyers, who directed Keaton in the hit movie “Something’s Gotta Give” and was a friend for 40 years, posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. Meyers remembered Keaton as a performer who “made everything better.”

“Every set up, every day, in every movie, I watched her give it her all,” Meyers wrote. “She was fearless, she was like nobody ever, she was born to be a movie star, her laugh could make your day and, for me, knowing her and working with her – changed my life.”

Keaton’s colleagues and friends continue to celebrate her memory as a person of humor, heart, and undeniable talent.

Source: CNN