"As time went on I made movies for an audience of one, Diane Keaton, Allen wrote. I never read a single review of my work and cared only what Keaton had to say about it. He also said that she was unlike anyone the planet has experienced or is unlikely to ever see again, and that her face and laugh illuminated any space she entered."
"Keaton died after being taken ill at her home in Los Angeles. The actor had been out of the public eye for some months and a source close to her told Variety that although no illness had been announced, her health had declined rapidly, with many of her close friends unaware she was ailing. Her death nonetheless appeared to be a shock even to her closest circle."
"Keaton remained a staunch supporter of Allen after the resurfacing of a 1992 abuse allegation made against him by Dylan Farrow, his and Mia Farrow's adopted daughter, during a custody battle over Dylan and Ronan Farrow. The allegation was investigated at length and then dismissed by two official bodies and no charges were brought. Woody Allen is my friend and I continue to believe him, Keaton said of the allegation when it picked up renewed momentum as part of the #MeToo movement."
Woody Allen paid tribute to Diane Keaton, recalling their first meeting in 1969 during rehearsals for Play It Again, Sam, a five-year romantic relationship, and eight films including work after their romance ended. Allen said he began making films for an audience of one, Keaton, and cared only about her opinion. Keaton died at 79 after falling ill at her Los Angeles home; her health declined rapidly and her death surprised many close friends. Allen described the world as drearier without her but noted her films and laugh endure. Keaton continued to support Allen during resurfaced 1992 abuse allegations, which were investigated and dismissed.
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