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Beloved Actress Diane Keaton Leaves Behind Lasting Legacy and Adopted Children
11 Oct
Summary
- Diane Keaton became a mom in her 50s, adopting daughter Dexter and son Duke
- Keaton died at 79 years old in 2025, leaving behind her two adopted children
- Keaton's children largely stayed out of the spotlight and did not follow in her acting footsteps
Legendary actress Diane Keaton, best known for her role in the classic film Annie Hall, passed away in Los Angeles on October 11, 2025, at the age of 79. Keaton's death was announced by her family, who have requested privacy during this time.
Keaton's most remarkable achievement, however, was not her illustrious acting career, but her decision to become a mother later in life. In her 50s, Keaton welcomed two children through adoption - daughter Dexter, born in 1995 and adopted in 1996, and son Duke, born in 2000 and adopted the following year. Keaton raised both children on her own, providing them with a relatively normal upbringing, despite her fame.
Keaton's children have largely stayed out of the public eye, and neither has followed in their mother's acting footsteps, which Keaton seemed to prefer. Dexter, now 29, married her husband Jordan White in 2021, while Duke, 25, has maintained a low profile. Keaton cherished the close relationships she had with her two adopted children, often sharing sweet photos of them on social media over the years.
