In the weeks before her death on October 11, 2025, Diane Keaton’s longtime friend, songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, shared that the beloved actress had grown alarmingly thin and frail. Sager recalled being shocked by her appearance, saying Keaton had “lost so much weight.” The star had recently spent time in Palm Springs after her home was damaged by wildfires, returning noticeably weaker but still full of creative energy.

Despite her declining health, Keaton remained her vibrant, artistic self — taking photos, creating, and radiating the same charm that made her a Hollywood favorite. Her final creative act was recording “First Christmas” in 2024, a project that moved her to tears. Sager described her as “a magic light for everyone,” whose authenticity and curiosity never faded, even as illness quietly took its toll.

Behind her iconic smile, Keaton carried lifelong scars from health struggles. Diagnosed with skin cancer in her early twenties, she became an advocate for sun safety after surviving multiple surgeries. She also battled bulimia in her youth, consuming massive amounts of food before seeking help through years of therapy. These experiences shaped her resilience and her openness about the pressures faced by women in Hollywood.

Keaton’s sudden passing stunned the world, leaving behind a legacy of talent, individuality, and courage. From Annie Hall to The First Wives Club, she defined authenticity on-screen and off, never afraid to be herself. Her family now mourns privately, while fans remember the actress who turned vulnerability into power — a true original who made the world brighter just by being in it.