The Godfather actress Diane Keaton’s demise is as shocking to her near and dear ones as to the film fraternity. Impalpable, the cause of death is not known at the time of writing this article; her lifelong struggles with health, though, are known quite well. From battling skin cancer and an eating disorder to going through surgeries to maintain herself, Kaeton had struggled with health problems all her life.
Talking about the same, in an interview with the Los Angeles Times (via E! News), Keaton said,
Back in my 20s, I didn’t pay attention much. I didn’t research and didn’t really care, and that was stupid because it’s dogged me my entire adult life, even recently. I didn’t start sun care until my 40s.
From Annie Hall to Father of the Bride to Book Club, Diane Keaton’s roles have ranged from leaving a viewer in distrust to building a positive position in the cinema. The first-mentioned film won her an Oscar Award for her comedic tone and impeccable performance. But there’s more to just her brawl with herself.
Inside Oscar-Winning Diane Keaton’s Fight Against Lifelong Health Challenges
After being diagnosed with skin cancer at the age of 21, Keaton started facing issues just like her family’s lineage. Reason – the illness was a family’s genetic condition. Keaton shared (via E! News),
It’s a family history. I remember my Auntie Martha had skin cancer so bad that they removed her nose. My father had basal skin cancer, and my brother had it. It’s tricky with this skin cancer. That’s why you’ve got to put the sunblock on.
Despite overcoming basal cell carcinoma in her 20s, Keaton was later diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma. It reportedly required two surgeries for removal, according to The Times (via E! News).
This doesn’t end here. She even faced bulimia, which is an eating disorder. The First Wives Club actress would eat up to 20,000 calories, only to throw up towards the end! She said during the same interview,
A Typical dinner was a bucket of chicken, several orders of fries with blue cheese and ketchup, a couple of TV dinners, a quart of soda, pounds of candy, a whole cake, and three banana cream pies.
Though after some time, Keaton took help and enrolled in her way to recover from the disorder. Diane Keaton’s life has been about personal pain, but keeping a smile on her face, she lit up the room she stepped in.
How Diane Keaton Redefined Success, Style, and Self-Worth in Hollywood
Born in Diane Hall, California, Keaton has reinvented the meaning of success, style, and self-worth in the scope of Hollywood. From being open about her pains to sharing cinematic flair to keep the audience hooked, Keaton brought positivity on screen.
Fans remember her as an icon who devoured the roles she stepped into, not to mention the groundbreaking portrayal of older women in films like Something’s Gotta Give.
Diane Keaton worked beyond the mere conventions set the society. Not wanting to marry, but also having a family of her own, she adopted two kids, Dexter and Duke, who are 29 and 25, respectively.
Beyond acting, Keaton built a multifaceted creative legacy as an architectural preservationist, photographer, and author. Not to mention, her masculine style statement, which further broke norms about women dressing up in a timeless and monochromatic way.
Diane Keaton showed that strength and talent can shine even through struggles. Her life and work continue to inspire people everywhere. How do you see her journey? Let us know in the comments below.
