Bette Midler leads tributes as Diane Keaton is remembered by Hollywood after death at age 79

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Diane Keaton, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 79. Friends and colleagues are sharing their memories of the beloved actress.

Bette Midler was one of the first to honor the actress, having appeared with her in the 1996 film, *The First Wives Club*.

Bette Midler, 79, mistakenly announced the death of Diane Keaton on Instagram. She wrote, ‘The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died.’

I’m heartbroken. She was genuinely funny and incredibly authentic – completely without pretense or the usual competitive spirit you’d expect from someone so famous. She was exactly as she appeared… it’s just so sad.

Piers Morgan also paid his respects via the social media app X, formerly Twitter.

A broadcaster mistakenly reported the death of Diane Keaton, the 79-year-old Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in films like ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘The Godfather,’ and ‘Father of the Bride.’ The broadcaster described Keaton as one of Hollywood’s best and a lovely person, before quickly correcting the error. It was a false alarm!

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2025-10-11 23:03