The world has mourned the loss of Diane Keaton, who passed away on October 11. She died in California and was 79. Tributes poured in after her death, with fans, loved ones, and celebrities paying their respects and celebrating the life she lived and the incredible body of work she leaves behind.
Almost two months after her passing, many are still reflecting on the incredible impact she had on the entertainment industry and how much she will be missed. Leonardo DiCaprio worked with Keaton in the 1996 film, “Marvin’s Room.” In a December 8 interview for Time magazine, he reflected on the experience and praised the late actress for her brilliance.
Leonardo DiCaprio Remembers Diane Keaton
GettyDiCaprio has had an incredible career, starting as a child actor. Although he is celebrated for his more serious and dramatic roles, he is also a versatile, multi-talented actor. In his interview with Time, the publication noted how a “surprising thing” about the actor is how funny he is. He was also asked if he had been starstruck, and he named Meryl Streep and Keaton. The late actress had a lasting impact on DiCaprio, and he commented on her in his interview.
“She had the most incredible laugh. It would echo through the entire set, and she made you feel like the funniest person in the world,” DiCaprio said. “I mean, burst-out-loud laughing. I’ll never forget it. I kind of lived to make her laugh every day on set, because it was so infectious. She was incredible.”
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Touching Tribute
Fans of the late actress, who starred in films like “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club,” and “Annie Hall,” will know this is not the first time that DiCaprio has honored her with his thoughtful words. After news of her passing, DiCaprio shared a heartfelt tribute to her on Instagram Stories. In his message, he reflected on the experience of working with her on “Marvin’s Room.”
“Diane Keaton was one of a kind. Brilliant, funny, and unapologetically herself,” he wrote. “A legend, and icon, and a truly kind human being. I had the honor of working with her at 18. She will be deeply missed.” These are sentiments echoed by many, and although Keaton is gone, she is not forgotten.
Keaton is survived by her son and daughter. Days after her passing, they shared another update, this time on her cause of death. “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,” they shared in a statement to People on October 16.
