· through it all, keaton has somehow felt like a person we knew, largely because of the role allen wrote specially for her, the title character of annie hall. Known mostly for comedy, the oscar-winning star of annie hall had an impressive, wide-ranging resume. Self-effacing to the last, keaton was begrudgingly aware of the former, but the latter? She collaborated frequently with woody allen, appearing in eight of his films. No, diane keaton didnt know you cant put a date on a timeless gay cult classic. · yes, it came out in 1996; She is best known for her role in annie hall (1977), in which she appeared as the archetypal keaton ‘kook. ’ · diane keaton was an american film actress and director who achieved fame in quirky comic roles prior to gaining respect as a dramatic actress. · in short, keaton – who died aged 79 on 11 october – was a hollywood titan, but also an enduring gay icon. · the hollywood star and gay icon died in california, but a spokesperson for keaton ’s family shared no further details and asked for privacy, people reports. Until 2019, she had no clue of her impact on the lgbtq+ community. The 73-year-old actress androgynous style – suits and top hats – may make her appear lesbian-bar-ready, but her life is not that iconic gay club scene in the film, shared with co-stars bette midler and goldie hawn. · actress and style icon diane keaton has died at age 79. Diane keaton hall ( – ) was an american actress. Her career spanned more than five decades, during which she rose to prominence in the new hollywood movement.
