- Diane Keaton passed away at the age of 79, with her death certificate later revealing her cause of death and final wishes
- Close friends shared little-known details about the actress’s health in the months and days leading up to her passing
- News of Keaton’s cause of death sparked renewed condolence messages from fans worldwide, with many sharing their own experiences battling similar illnesses
The sudden passing of legendary Hollywood actress Diane Keaton has left fans around the world in deep mourning.
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The actress passed away at the age of 79 on October 11, with new details now emerging about her death and health in the months before it.
Was Diane Keaton healthy before her death?
According to a report by the New York Post, primary bacterial pneumonia was listed as the immediate cause of death on Keaton’s death certificate.
The beloved actress is said to have battled the illness for several days before her passing.
The certificate also noted that Keaton wished to be cremated.
Sources close to the actress revealed that Keaton’s health had declined unexpectedly in the final months leading up to her death.
One friend described the sudden turn as shocking, saying:
“It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.”
The friend added that Keaton’s family chose to keep her condition private, even from some of her longtime friends, as they focused on spending her final days together in peace.
“In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family. Even longtime friends were not fully aware of what was happening,” the friend disclosed.
Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, a close associate of Keaton, said that the actress had lost a significant amount of weight shortly before her death.
“I saw her two or three weeks ago, and she was very thin. I was kind of stunned by how much weight she had lost,” Sager said.
Another associate who had worked with Keaton in the film industry shared that despite her deteriorating health, she remained funny till the very end.
“She lived exactly how she wanted to, on her own terms, surrounded by the people and things she really loved,” the source shared, adding that Keaton maintained a tight circle of close friends throughout her life.
Did Diane Keaton have cancer?
Prior to her death, Keaton had not been publicly battling any illness, but she had been open in the past about overcoming two bouts of skin cancer and her long struggle with an eating disorder earlier in her career.
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Netizens react to Diane’s final moments
The details about Diane’s cause death sparked more condolence messages online.
Here are some of the messages from netizens:
joanheinrich:
“I was in the hospital two years ago with pneumonia. Nobody understands that pneumonia kills people. I know it was treatable, but not all cases of pneumonia are.”
patrisha_805:
“One of my favorite actors of all times, RIP Diane.”
generalleiaxo:
“Heartbreaking that pneumonia was the cause.”
cathyadrake:
“RIP dear Diane, thank you for sharing all your beautiful gifts with us. My deepest condolences to your family and friends.”
nanaforlife2024:
“Pneumonia almost cost me my life, not all cases are treatable. It can be deadly for sure. RIP Miss Keaton.”
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How did D’Angelo die?
In other sad news, popular R&B superstar D’Angelo passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
His family confirmed the news on October 14, revealing that he had been privately battling the illness for some time.
Fans worldwide shared heartfelt messages of condolence in his honour.
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