Diane Keaton’s death certificate reveals heartbreaking new details about icon’s final days

Diane Keaton’s newly released death certificate shed light on the decline of the star in her final days.

The Hollywood icon passed away on October 11 at the age of 79; His family announced that he died due to pneumonia.

Received the star’s death certificate People He confirmed that Keaton was battling primary bacterial pneumonia and had the disease days before his death.

The document does not list any other significant contributing conditions and states that Keaton was cremated on October 14.

Primary bacterial pneumonia is a lung infection caused by bacteria that can develop on its own or after a viral infection. Symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain and difficulty breathing.

Keaton’s family released an emotional statement on Wednesday: ‘The Keaton family is so grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received over the last few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11.

They also offered insight into what the Hollywood icon is devoted to, including her love for animals.

‘She loved her animals and was committed to supporting the homeless community, so any donation in her memory to a local food bank or animal sanctuary would make a wonderful and much appreciated gift to her.’

On Wednesday, an old friend of the Oscar-winning actress said: TMZ The Something’s Gotta Give and Father of the Bride star had been sick for a while.

The insider said Keaton had been battling an unnamed illness before his death, so his death was ‘not a shock’.

A close friend of Keaton had previously told People He said the star’s health had ‘suddenly deteriorated’ and was ‘heartbreaking for everyone who loved her’.

‘In his final months he was surrounded only by his closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even long-time friends weren’t fully aware of what was going on.’

Keaton’s final moments were also revealed in a chilling 911 call made early Saturday morning.

In a record obtained by TMZ, A dispatcher was heard calling the Los Angeles Fire Department to respond to reports of a ‘person down’ at Keaton’s home around 8am.

The Godfather actor was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital and was later pronounced dead.

Songwriter Carole Bayer Sager, a close friend of the late Oscar winner, also recalled how thin Keaton had become before his death.

‘I saw him two or three weeks ago and he was very weak. He had lost a lot of weight,” Sager testified. People.

Her family released an emotional statement to People on Wednesday to share that the late actress passed away from pneumonia; Seen in Los Angeles in 2019

‘The Keaton family is so grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received over the last few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,’ loved ones said; Seen with kids Duke and Dexter in 2018

It was also revealed earlier this year that Keaton was affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles in January.

‘He had to go to Palm Springs because the inside of his house was damaged and they had to clean everything up.’

Sager added: ‘He was there for a while and when he came back I was amazed at how much weight he had lost.’

Keaton was described by his friend as ‘a magic light for everyone’.

‘I just loved it. He was so special, he lit up a room with his energy,” Sager also told the outlet.

Another explanation that emerged following Keaton’s death was that her ex-boyfriend and co-star Al Pacino regretted throughout his life for not marrying Keaton when he had the chance.

A confidant of the Oscar-winning actor told the Daily Mail on Saturday: ‘Looking back, Al admits that the love of his life was Diane, whom he always called “a wonderful woman”.

“I know he will forever regret not making the move when he had the chance,” the friend added of Pacino, 85, who spent the time the former duo were together from 1971 to 1987.

Sager added: ‘He was there for a while and when he came back I was amazed to see how much weight he had lost’; Seen in Los Angeles in 2018

Another revelation that emerged following Keaton’s death was that her ex-boyfriend and co-star Al Pacino had a lifelong regret for not marrying Keaton when he had the chance; Pacino and Keaton seen in New York in 1989

Years after he and Diane broke up, Al would say: “It’s never too late to do it over, if it’s meant to be.” But unfortunately it is now.’

Following Keaton’s death, emotional statements came from Leonardo DiCaprio, Bette Midler, Francis Ford Coppola and many other Hollywood stars.

DiCaprio called the Oscar-winning star “smart, funny and unapologetically himself” and added that he would be “sorely missed.”

Midler said of Keaton: ‘He was hilarious, completely original, and devoid of any guile or any competitiveness one might expect from such a star. What you saw was who he was… ah, la, lala!’

Godfather director Coppola said in an Instagram post: ‘Words cannot express the wonder and talent of Diane Keaton,’ adding: ‘Extremely intelligent, so beautiful… Everything about Diane was the embodiment of creativity.’

The actress left an amazing legacy in Hollywood; Some of his performances in the 1970s were considered the best of the decade.

These included the title role in the 1977 comedy Annie Hall, written and directed by Woody Allen, with whom she worked on many memorable projects.

Allen was reportedly “devastated” by Keaton’s death, following their past collaborations and romantic relationships.

Following Keaton’s death, emotional statements came from Leonardo DiCaprio, Bette Midler, Francis Ford Coppola and many other Hollywood stars; Seen in Hollywood in 2017

The actress left an amazing legacy in Hollywood; Some of his performances in the 1970s were praised as the best of the decade; Seen in Canada in 1987

Keaton would win Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1978 for her work in Annie Hall, the first of her four lifetime nominations.

He has also received praise for his work in films such as 1981’s Reds, 1996’s Marvin’s Room, and 2003’s Something’s Gotta Give.

Keaton’s other notable films throughout his decades-long career include 1987’s Baby Boom; 1996’s First Wives Club; and the Father of the Bride films in 1991 and 1995.

The late actress’ last major public outing was in April, when she attended Jack Nicholson’s birthday celebration earlier this year.

Allen was reportedly ‘devastated’ by Keaton’s passing, following their past collaborations and romantic relationships; The duo seen in the 1973 movie Sleeper

Fellow actor Ed Begley Jr. He also attended the party and said: People‘I saw him at Jack Nicholson’s birthday party recently and it was nice to see him there.

‘She’s a great actress, a great woman. I played his brother in the HBO movie Running Mates with Ed Harris. That’s why I’m happy to have known him for so many years.’

Begley added that Keaton “loves Jack Nicholson like I do, and Jack loves him too.” That’s why I don’t want to speak on his behalf. I’m sure he’s as devastated as I am by her loss.’

Keaton never married, but adopted two children in his 50s: daughter Dexter and son Duke.