Celebrities are mourning the loss of Diane Keaton, who died at age 79.
People broke the news of her death on Saturday, October 11, confirming that The Godfather star died in California. Further details have yet to be released as her family asks for privacy during this difficult time.
Bette Midler was one of the first stars to break their silence following news of Keaton’s death.
“The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me,” Midler, 79, captioned an Instagram post on Saturday. “She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was … oh, la, lala!”
Keaton’s Father of the Bride costar Steve Martin shared a photo of her on X.
“Loved!” he wrote. “La dee da, la dee da.”
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Some stars — like Brad Garrett and Olivia Munn — reacted to the news via Instagram comments, sharing broken heart and crying face emojis. Others opted for lengthier messages to honor the late actress.
Keep scrolling to see which stars have spoken out following Keaton’s death:
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
“This breaks my heart,” the Father of the Bride alum wrote in an Instagram comment. “Getting to work with Diane Keaton will always be one of the highlights of my life.”
Josh Gad
“What a monumental loss. Diane Keaton in many ways defined my love of movies,” the Frozen star captioned an Instagram post. “From Annie Hall to the Godfather films, from First Wives Club to Baby Boom, from Father of the Bride to Something’s Gotta Give, here [sic] resume was nothing short of iconic and hall of fame worthy.”
Gad revealed they crossed paths “many years ago on an unproduced HBO pilot” and he has great memories of their time together.
“What I found was one of the most humble, ruthlessly funny, and unbelievably talented human beings I’ve ever come across,” he added. “In many ways, this year will be defined by the loss of a Hollywood we will never again see.”
Gad’s message concluded, “There simply are no replacements for a Gene Hackman or a Robert Redford or a Diane Keaton. They were the mavericks who helped redefine movies for a generation and losing them feels like also losing a chance inactive tissue to that golden age just out of reach. My heart goes out to Diane’s entire family during this impossible moment. RIP.”
Kate Hudson
“We love you so much Diane,” the actress shared via Instagram, sharing a clip from The First Wives Club.
Sophia Bush
“Absolutely heart crushed about Diane Keaton,” she captioned an Instagram Story post on October 11. “RIP legend. Thank you for teaching me more than I could ever list out.”
Carrie Preston
“An absolute icon — inspiring, original, and a true force of artistry and expression,” the actress wrote in the comments section on Variety’s Instagram post. “Condolences to her family and all of her loved ones.”
Sarah Hyland
“Heartbroken,” the Modern Family alum wrote in the comment section of People’s Instagram post, sharing the news of Keaton’s death.
Beverly Mitchell
The 7th Heaven alum referred to Keaton as “a legend” when reacting to the news of her death in an Instagram comment.
Arielle Kebbel
“I can’t,” the actress shared in an Instagram comment. “Robert Jane and now Diane. Our world is not the same. Hope you all are hugging in heaven.”
Jeremy O. Harris
The actor and playwright shared a tribute to Keaton via X on October 11.
“RIP to one of America’s most graceful, elegant, and fiercely talented muses Diane Keaton who maintained a sense of self throughout her many roles that was a reminder to me as a young performer that the most interesting person you can mine are the many aspects of yourself,” Harris captioned a photo of the late actress.
Ricki Lake
“This is too much. Omg,” the actress wrote in an Instagram comment. “Nooooooooooo!”
Nia Long
“Noooooooo!” the actress shared in an Instagram comment. “Heartbreaking.”
Derek Hough
“Heartbreaking,” the professional dancer wrote in the comments of People’s Instagram post. “That feels so unexpected.
Garcelle Beauvais
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wrote, “NOOOOO,” on People’s Instagram post announcing the news of Keaton’s death.
Raven Goodwin
“The best to ever do it!” the actress wrote in an Instagram comment.
Piers Morgan
“RIP Diane Keaton, 79,” Morgan wrote in a statement via X on October 11. “Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, brilliant in the Godfather and Father of the Bride movies. One of Hollywood’s greatest actresses, and a delightful lady. Sad news.”
