Former Backstreet Boys singer and “Dancing with the Stars” Season 29 alum AJ McLean has reacted to the news of Diane Keaton’s death. The “Annie Hall” actress died on Saturday, October 11. She was 79.
AJ McLean Celebrates Diane Keaton
McLean posted a photo on Instagram of himself and Keaton smiling into the camera. They look so happy. In the caption, he shared his thoughts and gave a glimpse into what she meant to him.
“I am so so sad to lose a legend in my and many peoples eyes!” he began his touching message. “One of my all time favorite actresses period! She always felt like my movie mom growing up. So blessed and fortunate to have had this once in a lifetime random moment in New York a few years ago and she was everything and more of what I dreamt she would be! Prayers to her family and friends. Gone to soon.”
Fans reacted to the post with messages about Keaton and what she meant to them. “I am so shocked and sad sending prayers to her Family,” a comment reads. “My thoughts exactly! She was such an incredible light!!! She will be missed!!!” another person wrote.
A third comment reads, “I truly loved her so much, she was one of my most favorite actresses!! I just can’t believe this!! RIP.”
Fans have also referred to Keaton as a “legend.”
Remembering Diane Keaton
Keaton’s death has left an undeniable hole in the entertainment industry, and she has been celebrated for being an icon. Some of her well-known roles include appearances in “Sleeper,” “Book Club,” “The Family Stone,” and “Something’s Gotta Give.” She also won a slew of awards, including the prestigious Oscar award for Best Actress in 1977 in Woody Allen’s film, “Annie Hall.”
Keaton is survived by her two children, a daughter, Dexter, and a son, Duke. She adopted her children in 1996 and 2001, respectively. She never married, but had high-profile relationships with Warren Beatty, Woody Allen, and Al Pacino.
“I’m 73 and I think I’m the only one in my generation and maybe before who has been a single woman all her life,” she told People in a 2019 interview. “[I’m not sad] because I think that I needed more of a maternal aspect. I don’t think it would have been a good idea for me to have married, and I’m really glad I didn’t, and I’m sure they’re happy about it, too.”
