2025年10月11日，美國奧斯卡影后黛安·基頓（Diane Keaton）在加州辭世，享年79歲。她的家庭發言人證實這一消息，但並未透露具體細節或死因，只表示她的健康狀況在近幾個月內突然惡化，家人希望外界能給予必要的空間與尊重隱私。這位好萊塢傳奇人物的離世，讓無數影迷與業界人士深感惋惜，也象徵著美國電影「黃金世代」的一個時代漸漸謝幕。

黛安·基頓的演藝生涯跨越五十年，是美國影壇最具代表性的女演員之一。她於1977年憑藉伍迪·艾倫（Woody Allen）執導的經典愛情喜劇《安妮·霍爾》（Annie Hall）勇奪第50屆奧斯卡最佳女主角獎，該片中她以自然、不造作的表演與中性時尚的造型，塑造一個影史難忘的女性形象，甚至影響之後數十年女性服飾與文化審美。此後，她又三度獲得奧斯卡提名，分別為《烽火赤焰萬里情》（Reds, 1981）、《親親壞姐妹》（Marvin’s Room, 1996）與《愛你在心眼難開》（Something’s Gotta Give, 2003），其表演橫跨浪漫喜劇、劇情片與文藝電影，展現出極強的角色塑造力與情感深度。

除了在演技上的卓越成就，黛安·基頓更以她獨樹一格的藝術品味與生活態度著稱。她與伍迪·艾倫的合作橫跨八部電影，兩人的藝術火花塑造1970年代紐約文藝電影的典型氛圍。她那標誌性的男裝式穿搭、帽子與領帶，突破當時女性在時尚上的侷限，成為女性獨立、自信與知性魅力的象徵。基頓本人對於「不婚」的選擇亦是她人生哲學的一部分——她曾坦言婚姻並非她的終極追求，而是希望把人生投入於藝術創作與養育子女之中。她在中年時收養了一子一女，晚年多次被拍到與家人同遊，顯示她在舞台之外仍擁有柔軟、溫暖的一面。

在影壇上，她與《教父》（The Godfather）系列中的「凱·亞當斯」一角同樣深入人心，與阿爾·帕西諾（Al Pacino）之間複雜的情感張力，成為美國電影史上最經典的銀幕關係之一。從黑幫史詩到親情戲劇，從浪漫喜劇到女性議題電影，黛安·基頓始終以誠懇而真摯的表演贏得觀眾的信任。

2017年，美國電影學院（AFI）授予她終身成就獎，以表彰她對美國電影文化的持續貢獻。評審形容她是「真正的原創者（a true original）」，在男性主導的電影時代中，以智慧與幽默打破了性別框架。

她的最後一部電影作品為2024年上映的《夏令營》（Summer Reunion），這是一部充滿懷舊情懷與家庭主題的劇情片，也象徵她對人生溫柔而平靜的告別。影片上映後，她在接受訪問時曾說：「我一生都在觀察愛，並試圖在電影裡捕捉它的樣子。」如今這句話，被許多影迷視為她藝術生涯最動人的總結。

消息傳出後，好萊塢群星紛紛表達哀悼。羅伯特·德尼羅、梅麗爾·史翠普、珍·方達等多位影壇巨星皆發表聲明，讚揚她是「真正的創作者」、「美國電影靈魂的一部分」。導演南希·邁爾斯（Nancy Meyers）更在社群媒體上寫道：「她讓我們看到女人可以聰明、古怪、浪漫、真誠，並且毫不道歉地做自己。」

黛安·基頓的離世，無疑是好萊塢的又一次重創。她代表著一個時代——一個女性開始在鏡頭前以自己的方式說話的時代。她的影像、她的風格、她的笑聲，將長久留存在電影史中，也留在人們對「自由與真實」的記憶裡。

On October 11, 2025, Oscar-winning American actress Diane Keaton passed away in California at the age of 79. Her family confirmed the news but did not disclose specific details or the cause of death, only noting that her health had deteriorated suddenly in recent months and requesting privacy and respect. The death of this Hollywood legend has left countless fans and industry professionals mourning, marking the gradual closing of an era in the “Golden Age” of American cinema.

Diane Keaton’s career spanned over fifty years, establishing her as one of the most iconic actresses in American film. In 1977, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress at the 50th Oscars for her role in Woody Allen’s classic romantic comedy Annie Hall. In the film, her natural, unpretentious performance and androgynous fashion style created an unforgettable female character that influenced women’s fashion and cultural aesthetics for decades. She went on to receive three additional Oscar nominations for Reds (1981), Marvin’s Room (1996), and Something’s Gotta Give (2003), showcasing her versatility across romantic comedies, dramas, and art films with profound emotional depth and character work.

Beyond her acting achievements, Keaton was celebrated for her distinctive artistic taste and lifestyle. Her collaboration with Woody Allen spanned eight films, shaping the quintessential atmosphere of 1970s New York art cinema. Her signature menswear-inspired outfits, hats, and ties challenged conventional female fashion norms of the era, becoming symbols of independence, confidence, and intellect. Keaton herself remained unmarried by choice, emphasizing a life dedicated to artistic creation and raising her adopted children, highlighting a personal philosophy that valued substance over traditional marital roles.

Her performance as Kay Adams in The Godfather series remains iconic, with her on-screen relationship with Al Pacino forming one of the most memorable dynamics in American cinema history. From gangster epics to family dramas, from romantic comedies to films exploring women’s issues, Keaton consistently earned audience trust through sincere and heartfelt performances.

In 2017, the American Film Institute (AFI) awarded her a Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her enduring contribution to American film culture. She was described as “a true original,” someone who broke gender norms with intelligence and humor in a male-dominated industry.

Keaton’s final film was Summer Reunion (2024), a nostalgic, family-themed drama symbolizing her gentle farewell to life and art. Upon its release, she remarked in an interview, “I’ve spent my life observing love and trying to capture it on film.” Many fans now regard this statement as the most touching summary of her artistic legacy.

Following the news of her passing, Hollywood stars expressed deep condolences. Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, and others praised her as “a true creator” and “part of the soul of American cinema.” Director Nancy Meyers wrote on social media: “She showed us that women can be smart, quirky, romantic, sincere, and unapologetically themselves.”

Diane Keaton’s death represents another significant loss for Hollywood. She embodied a generation of women who began speaking in their own voice on screen. Her image, style, and laughter will endure in film history and in collective memory as symbols of freedom and authenticity.