Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79.

The news was shared by Producer and friend of Keaton, Dori Rath, confirmed the actress's death to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

The "People magazine," citing a family spokesperson, reported that Keaton died in California on Saturday.

Producer and friend of Keaton, Dori Rath, also confirmed the actress's death to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

Paying tribute, her First Wives Club co-star Bette Midler wrote on Instagram: "The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died. I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me."

Actor Ben Stiller also paid tribute on X, writing: "Diane Keaton. One of the greatest film actors ever. An icon of style, humor and comedy. Brilliant. What a person."

Keaton, who was born in Los Angeles, shot to fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films.

She was also known for starring roles in films including Father of the Bride, First Wives Club and Annie Hall, which won her the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1978.

"She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was ... oh, la, lala!"

Keaton, who was born in Los Angeles, shot to fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films.

For Annie Hall, Keaton also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Motion Picture and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Throughout her more than five-decade career, Keaton starred in dozens of other films including The Family Stone, Because I Said So, And So It Goes, as well as a number of other Woody Allen films, like Play It Again, Sam, Sleeper, Love and Death and Manhattan.

Keaton made her film debut in the 1970 romantic comedy Lovers and Other Strangers. Her most recent film was the 2024 comedy Summer Camp where she starred alongside Eugene Levy and Kathy Bates.

Keaton also directed several films, the first of which was a 1987 documentary, Heaven, chronicling people's beliefs about the afterlife. Her 1995 film Unstrung Heroes - a comedy-drama starring Andie MacDowell, John Turturro and Michael Richards - was selected for Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard, which showcases unique stories by emerging directors.

Most recently, Keaton directed Hanging Up in 2000, a comedy-drama starring herself, Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow.

Both in her film roles and in her personal life, Keaton was known for her unique style, which often featured menswear and a wide-brimmed hat.

Keaton was nominated for three further Oscars - all in the best actress category - for her work in Something's Gotta Give, Marvin's Room and Reds.

She never married and had two adopted children - a daughter, Dexter, and a son, Duke.

In her 2011 autobiography, titled Then Again, Keaton wrote: "I have assessed my happiness ratio and this is the result. I am totally content whenever the ones I love are happy about something little, big, insignificant, whatever.

"I just don't think anyone could possibly have the same wonderful, intense, compelling feelings that I have for this family of mine."

Months ago, Ninety-eight-year-old legendary broadcaster, Mike Eghan, known for his famous television program, "The Mike Eghan Show" in the 1970's also died.

A source close to the family announced his passing on June 5 to the media.

Among the pioneering hosts of electronic media and show business, Mr Eghan was referred to as "The Magnificent Emperor." His programme, "The Mike Eghan Show" became widely known for its catchy phrase, "Welcome, welcome welcome to the show," which was rebranded as his signature tune and was loved in every Ghanaian household.

His 60-year career started as a disc jockey. He proceeded to be a radio presenter and eventually became a television host.

Mr Eghan hosted programmes for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation as well as the BBC World Service, London.

He autographed a book titled "The Emperor's Story, from the Centre of the World" in 2019, long before his retirement, cataloging his life, work, and impact in the media terrain.

The late Mr Eghan worked as an Entertainment Manager with the Volta River Authority, returned to London to work with the BBC, before returning home to revive the Mike Eghan Show.

He was a regular co-host of Radio Dance Time with David Larbi on the only radio station in Ghana at the time, Radio Ghana.

During his five-year stint with the British Broadcasting Corporation between 1965 and 1970, after which he returned home to join the commercial service of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC 2, the legend made a seismic impact with his innovative style of presenting musical programmes on radio known as disc jockeying.

He became a popular household name among the likes of Joe Larty and Eddie Faakye.

In 1971, he once again proved his brilliance when he served as a master of ceremonies for his historic "Soul to Soul' court at Black Star Square, which brought together top American performers and Ghanaian artists.

Later in life, the ninety-eight-year-old legendary broadcaster moved to venture into the hotel business.