Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather films, died Saturday at the age of 79, according to U.S. media reports. Entertainment journalist Johanna Schneller remembers Keaton as 'feisty and funny'.

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Diane Keaton, the celebrated American actress, director, and producer, has died at the age of 79, according to reports from American media. Keaton's career included over 100 film and television roles, with standout performances in classics like The Godfather and Annie Hall, the latter earning her an Academy Award for Best Actress. She received three additional Oscar nominations for her roles in Something's Gotta Give, Marvin's Room, and Reds, and was also known for her part in the remake of Father of the Bride. 

Born Diane Hall, Keaton began acting in high school and launched her career in New York with the original Broadway cast of Hair. She was never married and adopted two children. Keaton was noted for her distinctive portrayals of women, resonating strongly with female audiences and leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.

Oscar winner Diane Keaton dead at 79

Now we have sad news from the world of entertainment. American media is reporting that legendary actress, director and producer Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. Keaton's career spanned some 100 film and television roles, including iconic performances in The Godfather and Annie Hall. She won an Oscar for Best Actress for her portrayal of the irrepressible title character Annie in the 1977 movie. She would go on to be nominated three more times for her roles in Something's Gotta Give, Marvin's Room and Reds. Keaton also played the mother of the bride in the much-loved remake of Father of the Bride with Steve Martin. Keaton, actually born Diane Hall, that's the last name of Annie Hall, began acting in high school and later trained in New York, where she launched her career in the original Broadway cast of Hair. She was never married and has adopted two children. For more on Diane Keaton's legacy, we've reached Johanna Schneller in Toronto. She's a columnist and entertainment journalist. Johanna, thank you so much for making time for us. Hi, glad to be here. Look, when we learned the news of this, American media reporting that Diane Keaton has died, I have to admit the first people that responded in the same way, we were all women. She really seemed to have a significance for female viewers and movie watchers. Tell me about what went through your mind when you first heard the news. Well, I knew Diane a little bit. I'd interviewed her three or four times for magazine stories and onstage interviews. I'd spent time at her house. And so I, long before I met her in real life, I felt like I knew her. I grew up watching her movies. She meant a lot. She meant a lot to me because her women were so singular. You know, they were like itchy, restless. They made mistakes, but they always spoke their minds. And then when I got to meet her in person, she just lived up to every single thing that I hoped she would be.

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