Diane Keaton's Friend Carole Bayer Sager Shares Emotional Tribute After Her Passing

In the wake of Diane Keaton's passing on October 11, 2025, her longtime friend Carole Bayer Sager is sharing an emotional tribute to the beloved actress. Sager, who co-wrote Keaton's only solo single "First Christmas," recalls being "stunned" by Keaton's appearance during their final visit just a few weeks prior.

"I saw her two or three weeks ago, and she was very thin," Sager says. "She had lost so much weight." Keaton had spent months in Palm Springs after her home was damaged in the California wildfires in January 2025, and Sager believes this may have contributed to her drastic weight loss.

Despite Keaton's physical changes, Sager describes her as "a magic light for everyone" who "lit up a room with her energy." She fondly remembers Keaton's infectious creativity and passion, saying she was "happy and upbeat and taking photographs of everything she saw." Sager also admired Keaton's iconic personal style, noting how she would always dress up for their get-togethers.

Keaton was part of Sager's weekly "movie group" along with fellow actress Bette Midler, who also paid tribute to Keaton's originality and authenticity. "She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star," Midler wrote.

As the entertainment world mourns the loss of this beloved icon, Sager's heartfelt recollections offer a poignant glimpse into Keaton's final days and the indelible mark she left on those closest to her.