Diane Keaton's Death Still Feels Unreal: Keanu Reeves' Sad Confession About Losing His Legendary Costar Goes Viral

The news of Diane Keaton's death hit the film world hard, and for one of her closest collaborators, the grief is profoundly felt.

Keanu Reeves recently made a deeply poignant admission about losing his legendary costar, and his heartfelt words have quickly spread across the internet, reminding everyone just how much of a void she left behind.

The Actor's Enduring Awe

Keanu Reeves still holds Diane Keaton's genius in high regard. The actor had the opportunity to see her 'on-screen magic' personally while they filmed 2003's Something's Gotta Give, which he recalled affectionately after her passing on 11 October aged 79.

Speaking exclusively to E! News at a screening of his new film Good Fortune in New York City on 13 October, Reeves described her as a 'total pro.' He continued, 'She was very nice to me. Generous, generous artist and a very special, unique person.'

Watching Keaton work alongside their co-star Jack Nicholson in the film — which Nancy Meyers wrote and directed — is an experience that still powerfully affects the 61-year-old actor, even after so much time has passed.

'It was cool to be able to see her and Jack Nicholson together', Keanu went on to say. 'Just with the history they shared and the way the fondness and love they had for each other. It's really cool.'

And Reeves, whose upcoming movie Good Fortune arrives in theatres on 17 October, was far from the only person who admired Keaton.

Meyers also shared her own tribute to the Oscar winner, who starred in Baby Boom and Father of the Bride parts one and two, in addition to Something's Gotta Give, all of which Meyers penned.

The Loss of a 'Giant'

On 13 October, the writer shared on Instagram: 'These past 48 hours have not been easy. Seeing all of your tributes to Diane has been a comfort.' The Oscar nominee wrote that as a dedicated film fan, she knows the industry has 'lost a giant', and she's personally lost 'a friend of almost 40 years.'

'At times over those years', Nancy continued, 'she felt like a sister because we shared so many truly memorable experiences.' Having had the chance to collaborate with Diane so frequently meant that the director was able to watch the Hollywood icon 'give it her all.'

Meyers recalled, 'When I needed her to cry in scene after scene in Something's Gotta Give, she went at it hard and then somehow made it funny. And I remember she would sometimes spin in a kind of goofy circle before a take to purposely get herself off balance or whatever she needed to shed so she could be in the moment.' Meyers finished her post by saying, Thank you, Di. I'll miss you forever.'

The Industry's Unified Goodbye

Beyond her close friends like Meyers and Reeves, tributes have poured in from a host of other celebrities, all sharing their memories and admiration for Keaton.

Keaton's Book Club costars — Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda, and Candice Bergen — also shared heartfelt tributes, fondly recalling her as 'magic', 'a spark of life and light,' and 'a true artist' whose creativity and kindness affected everyone she met.

Stars across Hollywood — including Woody Allen, Ellen DeGeneres, Goldie Hawn, Michael Douglas, Viola Davis, Bette Midler, and Leonardo DiCaprio — hailed Diane Keaton as a radiant, matchless talent whose warmth, humour, and creativity left a lasting impact.

Their collective tributes painted the picture of a woman who was both iconic and profoundly human — radiant, eccentric, and perpetually full of light.