The incredible fortune Hollywood icon Diane Keaton leaves behind after her death at the age of 79

Hollywood icon Diane Keaton left behind an incredible fortune after she passed away at the age of 79.

A family spokesman confirmed People On Saturday, it was announced that the Oscar-winning actress passed away in California.

His health had reportedly taken a sharp turn in recent months and even his closest friends were unaware of it.

In addition to his successful acting career in films such as The Godfather, Annie Hall, Reds and Father of the Bride, he amassed a huge fortune thanks to smart real estate investments. Estimated at $100 million.

Diane had two adopted children in her 50s; daughter Dexter and son Duke, whom she raised as a single mother. He never married, so it looks like he will leave the majority of his wealth to his children.

In terms of real estate, he bought a property in Laguna Beach for $7.5 million in 2004 and sold it just two years later for $12.75 million.

The actor, who is interested in interior design and house flipping, also bought a house. He sold his Pacific Palisades home for $5.6 million in 2012 and made another huge profit by selling it for $6.9 million in 2016.

Before her shocking death at the age of 79 (taken in August 2022), she was a doting mother to her now-adult daughter Dexter and son Duke.

He also bought a home in Tucson, Arizona for $1.5 million in 2018 and flipped it for $2.6 million in 2020.

Elsewhere, Diane had put her ‘dream house’ up for sale when her health suddenly deteriorated before her shock death.

While he was privately battling a health battle, he put his beloved Los Angeles property up for sale in March.

According to the report, many people close to him were surprised that he had talked about living there permanently.

The actor had written a book about his beloved home, titled The House That Pinterest Built.

After purchasing the house, he began an almost decade-long project to renovate the house to his taste and preference.

Eight years of extensive renovation work was completed and it was only moved back in 2017.

Before her shock death, Diane had put her ‘dream house’ in Los Angeles up for sale when her health suddenly deteriorated. Listed for $29 million

Known in interior design circles for his sophisticated taste, the longtime home forger even wrote a book about the home he lived in in Los Angeles.

But earlier this year he put the property up for sale, listing his custom five-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion for $29 million.

In the book he wrote about his house, he explained that the inspiration for purchasing the property was the famous children’s tale The Three Little Pigs.

He remembered his mother reading him this story when he was young and decided that he wanted to live in the third pig’s indestructible house ‘made of bricks’.

‘I knew I would live in a brick house when I grew up,’ he wrote in his book.

Following the devastating news of her shocking death, a friend of the actress revealed that she was facing a health battle that was unfolding quietly and in secrecy.

“She rejected it very suddenly and it was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her,” a friend of the actress told People.

‘This was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.’

The source said that in her ‘final months’ the star was only surrounded by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private.

‘Even long-time friends weren’t fully aware of what was going on,’ they shared.

He was interviewed by Wine Spectator in 2017, the year he completed the renovation and moved in.

However, she explained that she has always been ‘interested in houses’ but has always struggled to find somewhere to ‘land’ permanently.

As for his latest home in Los Angeles, which was renovated to his own design, he said: ‘Something’s right, because I love it.’

An insider said the award-winning actress had maintained a regular routine in her beloved home for many years, but had stopped going for daily walks with her precious dog in the months leading up to her death.

He has amassed a fortune estimated at $100 million, thanks to his successful acting career in films such as The Godfather (in which he appeared), Annie Hall, Reds and Father of the Bride, as well as smart real estate investments.

‘He lived in Brentwood for many years,’ the source said. ‘He loved his neighbourhood.’

The source continued: ‘Until a few months ago he walked his dog every day. Whatever the weather, he usually dressed the same; with a hat and distinctive sunglasses.’

The source added: ‘He was always so nice, funny and chatty. He talked to his dog as if it were a human. He was eccentric and had an old-school Hollywood aura. He was very, very special.’

Hollywood icon Diane was seen smiling with her dog in her last photo before her death at the age of 79.

The Godfather star was seen smiling brightly and looking healthy as he posed with his dog Reggie in an April 11 Instagram post promoting the Hudson Grace dog statue and dog biscuits.

An extensive eight-year renovation was completed and he only moved back in 2017.

She was seen sitting on the floor of her home, petting her dog, who was flashing a happy smile in the hope of snacking on some packaged biscuits.

A family spokesman confirmed People The star passed away in California. No further details were disclosed.

His loved ones have requested privacy as they mourn his loss.

Bette Midler paid tribute to the actress. The duo starred in the 1996 comedy-drama The First Wives Club.

‘I can’t tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. He was hilarious and lacked any guile or competitiveness one would expect from such a star. What you saw was who he was… ah, la, lala!’

Piers Morgan also paid tribute to X, writing: ‘RIP Diane Keaton, 79. The Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall is brilliant in The Godfather and Father of the Bride. She is one of Hollywood’s greatest actresses and a lovely lady. It’s sad news.”

Actress Elizabeth Banks wrote on Instagram: ‘He was well loved in his industry. Each of us idolizes him.

‘His impact on culture, fashion, art and women cannot be overstated. It was a pleasure. I’m proud to have had a career that allowed me to meet him and breathe his air.’

Keaton’s Hollywood career spanned five decades, from his breakthrough in The Godfather trilogy to his Oscar-winning turn in Annie Hall.

He became the defining face of 1970s cinema, later cementing his legacy with hits such as Baby Boom, Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club and Something’s Gotta Give.

In recent years, Book Club has again delighted audiences with its films, proving its enduring appeal across generations.

She was born Diane Hall in Los Angeles on January 5, 1946.

Keaton studied acting at Santa Ana College before heading to New York City to study at the prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse.

She made her Broadway debut in 1968 as part of the original cast of Hair and quickly attracted attention for her wit and poise.

She would later star in Lovers and Other Strangers, but made her breakthrough in 1972’s The Godfather, in which she played Kay Adams-Corleone opposite Al Pacino.

Diane is seen above in the last photo she shared on Instagram on April 11

Throughout the 1980s and ’90s, Keaton built a unique resume with standout roles in films such as Reds, Baby Boom and Father of the Bride (pictured).

This role made him a household name and he made a name for himself as he continued acting.

Keaton also made his mark on television; In particular, in 2016, he starred opposite Jude Law in the acclaimed mini-series The Young Pope.

A year later, his decades-long contribution to cinema was recognized when he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Film Institute’s gala.

In August 2022, the Hollywood icon was further celebrated with a Hand and Footprint Ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre.

Off screen, Keaton led a fiercely independent life.

In her 50s, she adopted two children (daughter Dexter and son Duke) and proudly remained unmarried, despite past relationships with Hollywood notables such as Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, Al Pacino and Jack Nicholson.

‘I think I’m the only person in my generation, and perhaps before, who has been a single woman all her life,’ she once said.

‘I don’t think it would be a good idea for me to get married and I’m really glad I didn’t.’