Diane Keaton’s daughter marks first death anniversary with emotional tribute: ‘Miss You’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Diane Keaton may have passed away, but her daughter is still struggling to come to terms with the actress's loss. Dexter Keaton shared an emotional tribute to her late mother as she remembered her on the first anniversary of her death.
Dexter shared a photo of herself with her mother, who passed away a year ago at the age of 79 from bacterial pneumonia.
Diane Keaton's daughter marks first death anniversary with heartfelt tribute
On Sunday, October 11, Dexter White penned a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to her late mother, sharing how much she continues to miss her. "One year without you, mom," Dexter, 30, began her caption alongside a photo taken at her 2021 wedding to husband Jordan White. In the picture, Diane is seen gazing lovingly into her daughter's eyes.
"It somehow feels like yesterday and forever ago all at once. I'm still trying to get used to a world where I can't call you, have you there for a hug, or go on adventures with you," she continued. "It's the everyday moments that remind me just how much I wish you were still here." She concluded, "I love you and I miss you. Always."
On January 5, Dexter also paid tribute to her mother on what would have been her 80th birthday. "I miss you, mom," she wrote in an Instagram caption alongside a photo of a moment she shared with her mother and an image of a tattoo she got in her memory.
Diane Keaton dies at 79, leaving Hollywood heartbroken
Keaton, best known for her role in 'The Godfather trilogy', took her last breath on October 11 in California. One of Hollywood's most admired and beloved actors, her sudden passing left the entertainment industry, friends, and acquaintances in shock.
One person particularly affected by her loss was Al Pacino. "When I first heard the news, I was shaken," Pacino told Deadline. "Diane was my partner, my friend, someone who brought me happiness and, on more than one occasion, influenced the direction of my life."
"Though over thirty years has passed since we were together, the memories remain vivid, and with her passing, they have returned with a force that is both painful and moving." According to the Daily Mail, Keaton was the one who got away for Pacino. "I know he will forever regret he didn't make his move when he had the chance," a source said.
