Diane Keaton’s official death certificate is shedding new light on the actress’s cause of death.
According to a death certificate obtained by People magazine, primary bacterial pneumonia is listed as her immediate cause of death. Keaton reportedly had it for days before her death. The document lists no other significant contributing conditions and says Keaton was cremated Oct. 14.
On Wednesday, Keaton’s family released a statement, thanking the star’s fans for their love and support.
“The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11,” her family shared in a statement to People magazine.
“She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”
Keaton died on Oct. 11 at the age of 79.
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According to the 911 audio obtained by TMZ, a dispatcher revealed there was a “person down” in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“Rescue 19, person down,” the dispatcher said on Oct. 11, before revealing the actress’s address. The outlet reported that Keaton was transported to a local hospital by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
A close friend of the Hollywood icon told the outlet that Keaton’s health had rapidly declined.
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“She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her,” a friend of the Oscar winner told People. “It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.
“In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening.”
