The world is mourning the loss of legendary actress Diane Keaton, whose passing at 79 has left fans and colleagues heartbroken. For filmmaker Woody Allen, her longtime friend and creative partner, the loss runs even deeper. The pair’s bond, formed in the early 1970s, shaped some of cinema’s most beloved classics, including Annie Hall, which earned Keaton an Oscar.

Sources close to Allen say he is “deeply saddened and reflective,” remembering their friendship with warmth and gratitude. The two remained close for nearly six decades after their brief romance, always supporting one another’s work and maintaining mutual respect.

Keaton often credited Allen for helping her find her artistic voice, calling him one of the most disciplined and inspiring people she’d ever met. In turn, Allen described her as his “north star,” someone whose presence and talent defined an era of filmmaking.

Their connection, built on humor, honesty, and creativity, endured through the years. With her passing, Allen and the world have lost not just a gifted actress but a timeless muse — one whose spirit will continue to shine through every story she helped tell.