"Very special artist": Keanu Reeves pays tribute to Hollywood legend Diane Keaton
Oct 14, 2025
Washington DC [US], October 14 : Actor and musician Keanu Reeves paid tribute to 'Something's Gotta Give' co-star Diane Keaton, who died at the age of 79, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
While premiering his new film Good Fortune in New York, Reeves reflected on their time together, "I had the wonderful opportunity to work with her, and she was a very special artist and person. Very unique and just what a wonderful artist."
'Something's Gotta Give' is a 2003 American romantic comedy drama film written, produced, and directed by Nancy Meyers. It stars Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton as professionals who find love for each other in later life, despite being complete opposites. Keanu Reeves and Amanda Peet co-star, with Frances McDormand, Paul Michael Glaser, Jon Favreau, and KaDee Strickland playing key supporting roles.
For her performance, Keaton received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
AMC Theatres is also bringing back Annie Hall and Something's Gotta Give to 100 cinemas across the U.S. in Keaton's honour, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hollywood legend Diane Keaton, best known for her iconic roles in Annie Hall and The Godfather films, has died at the age of 79, PEOPLE confirmed.
"There are no further details available at this time, and her family has asked for privacy in this moment of great sadness," a spokesperson told the outlet.
The Los Angeles Fire Department shared that they responded to her home early that morning and took a 79-year-old woman to a local hospital.
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.
"She sang. She played the piano. She was beautiful. She was my advocate," Keaton said.
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 theatre.
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.
