The world of film and fashion is still reeling from the sudden, unexpected death of Diane Keaton, the beloved actress whose wit, eccentric charm, and signature style defined generations. Best known for her roles in Annie Hall, Something’s Gotta Give, and The Godfather, Keaton’s passing has left an irreplaceable void in Hollywood. The cause of death remains private, but what’s clear is that her final months reflected the quiet strength and humor that made her an icon.

Her last Instagram post, shared in April, now feels hauntingly tender — a simple snapshot of Keaton walking with her golden retriever, Reggie, in the soft California sun. According to a close friend, those daily walks through her Brentwood neighborhood were her ritual — until they abruptly stopped a few months before her passing. The same friend said that Keaton had seemed “a little more withdrawn, but still Diane — still laughing, still sharp.”

Following the news of her death, her 25-year-old son Duke was seen outside the family home, wearing two cross necklaces — a quiet, personal nod to his mother’s famously layered accessories and her deep spiritual side. Keaton often described motherhood as “the single greatest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” having adopted her two children, Dexter and Duke, in her fifties.

“She was magical,” songwriter Carole Bayer Sager told reporters. “I had no idea that she was sick — not in the way that she was.” Sager revealed that Keaton’s final months were marked by resilience: after a fire damaged her Los Angeles home, she spent five months living with a close friend before returning home. “She was determined to go back to her space, her things, her energy,” Sager said.

Tributes have poured in from across Hollywood. On stage, long-time collaborators Steve Martin and Martin Short honored her with heartfelt words, while Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn shared emotional messages online. “Diane, we aren’t ready to lose you,” Hawn wrote. “You never liked praise — so humble — but now you can’t tell me to shut up, honey.”

Her Godfather co-star and former boyfriend Al Pacino admitted he was “stunned” by the loss. The two shared a deep friendship that endured decades. Keaton once joked that she was partly responsible for Pacino’s success: “I was the one pushing the producers to cast him — I knew he was perfect.”

Woody Allen, another long-time collaborator and former partner, summed up her impact in one simple line: “I never read a single review of my work and cared only what Keaton had to say about it.”

Beyond her legendary performances, Keaton’s style became a cultural statement of its own. With her black-and-white wardrobe, wide-brimmed hats, and tailored suits, she embodied individuality long before it was fashionable. Her quirky look was born not out of glamour, but practicality. “You know, I’m one of the worst dressed — and I have a big responsibility to live up to, don’t I?” she once joked.

Her love of hats came from two things: Cary Grant, and a bit of insecurity. After battling skin cancer at 21, she began using hats for protection — and as a kind of armor. “Here are a few of my hats,” she once said, showing off her massive collection. “As you can see, I have a problem — I’m addicted.” She admitted she “hated her hair,” but those imperfections became part of what made her unforgettable.

Despite decades in Hollywood, Keaton never married, a choice she spoke about with her trademark self-deprecating humor. “I have no idea what husband material is. Are you kidding? I mean, look at me! What would I know?” she once said. “How come you never got married? Let me ask you that. I really don’t know. It didn’t happen — it just didn’t happen for me.”

Her honesty and warmth made her both relatable and extraordinary. Actress Patricia Arquette, who co-starred with Keaton in Wildflower, put it simply: “I love Diane Keaton. She’s one of a kind. There will never be another one like her.”

As tributes continue to flood social media, one thing is certain: Diane Keaton’s legacy extends far beyond her iconic roles. She taught generations that true beauty lies in authenticity, that love can take many forms, and that sometimes the boldest thing a woman can do is be entirely herself.

Even in her absence, her laughter — soft, strange, and perfectly imperfect — still echoes through every line of dialogue, every oversized blazer, every tilted hat.

Hollywood may have lost Diane Keaton, but her spirit — whimsical, wise, and utterly unique — will never fade.