Diane Keaton has died. She was 79. Her passing came as a shock to fans and celebrities who have reacted with touching tributes, celebrating the brilliant life and outstanding career of Keaton. Among those who paid their respects was “Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer and Season 34 judge, Derek Hough.
Derek Hough Reacts to Diane Keaton’s Passing
People shared the announcement of Keaton’s passing on Instagram on Saturday, October 11. The publication posted a photo of Keaton, along with her birth and death years: 1946-2025. In the caption, they confirmed her death. “PEOPLE can confirm the legendary actress died in California,” the caption reads. “Further details are not available at this time, and her loved ones have asked for privacy, according to a family spokesperson.”
The comment section has been flooded with messages from fans and celebrities. “Heartbreaking,” Hough wrote, along with a broken heart emoji. “That feels so unexpected.” His comment has been liked over 3,000 times from fans who have shown their support. There have also been reactions to Hough’s words. “Exactly what I thought, shocked and so saddened,” a fan shared in agreement. “Right! I felt something so sad hit when I saw it, couldn’t believe it was real,” another person wrote.
Other reactions on People’s post include one from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Phaedra Parks. “Oh NO! I’m in disbelief such an icon and inspiration,” she wrote.
Actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley also reacted, writing, “This breaks my heart. Getting to work with Diane Keaton will always be one of the highlights of my life.”
Remembering Diane Keaton
Social media has been flooded with tributes in honor of Keaton. “Dancing with the Stars” Season 29 alum AJ McLean also reacted to the news by posting a sweet message on Instagram about how she was his “favorite actress,” and sharing a photo of them smiling.
Keaton had an incredible career, including delivering a memorable performance in “Annie Hall,” for which she won an Oscar for Best Actress in 1977. She also starred in “The First Wives Club,” “Book Club,” and “The Family Stone.”
Keaton is survived by her two children, a daughter, Dexter, and a son, Duke. She adopted her children in 1996 and 2001, respectively. Despite Keaton choosing to live in the limelight, her children wanted a very different life, staying out of the public eye and choosing not to follow in her footsteps.
