Diane Keaton dies at 79, had listed her ‘Dream Home’ inspired by childhood fable months before her sudden health decline

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, who became one of the most well-known stars of Hollywood with her unconventional personality and unique style, died in California on October 11, at the age of 79. In the months before his death, he had quietly put his longtime dream home in Los Angeles on the market, and friends say his health “suddenly deteriorated,” a change kept secret by his closest relatives. His health had taken a sharp turn in recent months.

According to the People website, the friend also said: “In his final months, he was surrounded only by his closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even his longtime friends were not fully aware of what was going on.”

History of health problems

Although no diagnosis has been made public recently, Keaton has openly discussed his past health issues. In a 2015 interview with the Los Angeles Times, she revealed that she was first diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma at the age of 21 and underwent two surgeries to remove the squamous cell carcinoma decades later. At that time, he spoke candidly about the importance of skin protection and regular screenings. Keaton announced to the press in 2017 that she was struggling with bulimia, a serious eating disorder.

Your dream house is on sale

In March, Keaton quietly listed his “dream home” in Los Angeles, a five-bedroom, seven-bathroom Brentwood mansion he spent eight years renovating, for $29 million. The property, featured in her 2017 design book The House That Pinterest Built, embodied her lifelong passion for architecture and interior design.

Keaton’s fascination with houses began at an early age; As he once wrote, the story of the Three Little Pigs and his brick house had taught him “to build something that lasts.” The Oscar-winning artist has personally overseen the renovation of many properties throughout his life and has become a respected voice in design circles. Keaton explained in his book that his decision to purchase the house was inspired by the childhood fairy tale The Three Little Pigs. A young girl, listening to her mother reading the story, took to heart the lesson of the third pig, whose solid house was “made of bricks.” “I knew I would live in a brick house when I grew up,” he wrote, recalling how that simple story shaped his lifelong love of strong, timeless architecture. Neighbors in Brentwood recalled seeing his daily walks with his dog, wearing his signature hat and sunglasses. He had given up these trips because his health had deteriorated in recent months.