Diane Keaton’s daughter shares unseen photos on Mother’s Day: ‘Miss you more than words can say’
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Diane Keaton's daughter felt the weight of loss especially deeply on Mother’s Day, May 10, as she marked her first without her beloved mother.
Dexter 'Dexie' White shared a raw, emotional Instagram post about the emptiness of the day without the Hollywood icon by her side.
Alongside a touching caption, White shared photos of some unseen heartfelt moments with her mother.
The realization of not having Keaton by her side seemed to shape every part of her message, turning the post into a quiet tribute filled with love, grief, and remembrance.
Keaton, widely celebrated for her role in 'The Godfather,' passed away at the age of 79 on October 11, 2025. The actress died due to pneumonia.
Diane Keaton’s daughter shares emotional Mother’s Day tribute
In her short carousel post, White shared a childhood image where she is seen wearing a beach outfit, while Keaton stands behind her in a pink cardigan layered over a white top, looking as beautiful as ever.
The second image is deeply emotional, showing both of them in white attire, as Keaton wears an off-white coat and an off-white hat, embracing her daughter, who is in a wedding gown, a pure mother-daughter moment. The third and final image shows Keaton wearing joggers and a hat, kissing White, who is holding a flower.
Sharing these images, she wrote, “First Mother’s Day without you. I miss you more than words can say.” White further added, “Missing her voice, her hugs, her presence, and everything that made her home.”
She completed the caption, with a simple “I love you, Mom.”
Fans quickly responded to the post with messages of support and sympathy, honoring Keaton’s legacy.
Diane Keaton’s death left an irreplaceable void in Hollywood
Keaton was one of the most admired, honourable, and fun-loving actors in Hollywood. Her sudden passing left the fraternity, friends, and acquaintances in shock, with an outpouring of condolences flooding in from across the industry. Keaton’s family also released a statement confirming her death and its cause.
But one person who was especially affected by her loss was none other than 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, for Pacino, the late actor was the one who got away. “I know he will forever regret he didn’t make his move when he had the chance,” a source said.
