Sunday, October 11 marked one year since Diane Keaton died of bacterial pneumonia at 79, and her two children spent the day honoring her in the most personal way possible. Daughter Dexter White, 30, shared a black-and-white photo from her 2021 wedding day, a moment Diane was there for. In her caption, Dexter wrote that the loss feels like yesterday and forever ago at the same time, a line that resonated with anyone who has carried grief.
Her brother Duke Keaton, 26, chose the anniversary to make his very first Instagram post ever, a carousel of photos honoring his mom. Sarah Paulson, who also posted her own tribute to Keaton, left heart emojis in the comments, and a friend told People that Keaton’s health had declined suddenly in her final months. Keaton adopted both Dexter and Duke when they were babies, making the tributes a family story, not just a Hollywood one.
A year later, the love is still loud. These posts remind us that the biggest stars are still just parents, and their kids are still just kids missing them. What’s your favorite Diane Keaton movie to revisit when you need a comfort watch? Let us know in the comments.
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