Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Something’s Gotta Give, has died aged 79. Details surrounding her death have not been made public, and her family has requested privacy, according to People magazine.

Keaton was widely known for her collaborations with film director Woody Allen, who was also her former boyfriend. She won an Oscar in 1977 for her role in the romantic comedy Annie Hall and starred in several well-known films including Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club and The Family Stone.

A remarkable career spanning decades

Her career began in 1968 on Broadway and over the decades she became one of Hollywood’s most recognisable and respected actresses. In addition to her Academy Award and AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, Keaton also won two BAFTA Awards and was nominated for two Tony Awards and an Emmy Award.

Fans and peers shocked by her death

The Guardian reported that Keaton’s death came as a shock, as no illness had been publicly announced, although she had not been seen in the public eye for several months.

Several people paid tribute to Keaton on social media following the news of her death: