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Actress Diane Keaton, a beloved figure in Hollywood known for her iconic roles and distinctive style, passed away on October 11 at the age of 79. In the wake of her death, friends and colleagues have shared heartfelt remembrances, with close friend and former co-star Goldie Hawn offering a particularly poignant tribute that resonated deeply with fans.
Hawn, who starred alongside Keaton and Bette Midler in the 1996 hit The First Wives Club, took to social media to share a photograph of Keaton paired with a moving message. Her words conveyed a profound sense of loss and admiration for her late friend.
“Diane, we aren’t ready to lose you,” Hawn began, her message continuing with, “You’ve left us with a trail of fairy dust, filled with particles of light and memories beyond imagination. How do we say goodbye?
What words can come to mind when your heart is broken? You never liked praise, so humble, but now you can’t tell me to ‘shut up’ honey.
There was, and will be, no one like you.”
Hawn further lauded Keaton’s impact, stating, “You stole the hearts of the world and shared your genius with millions, making films that made us laugh and cry in ways only you could.” She reflected on their time filming The First Wives Club, describing the production as “a roller coaster of love” and expressing her gratitude for the experience.
The tribute concluded with a touching revelation about a shared dream between the two actresses. Hawn recalled an agreement they had “to grow old together, and one day, maybe live together with all our girlfriends.”
She lamented the unfulfilled part of that promise, writing, “Well, we never got to live together, but we did grow older together. Who knows… maybe in the next life.
Shine your fairy dust up there, girlfriend. I’m going to miss the hell out of you.”
Hawn also extended her condolences to Keaton’s children, Dex and Duke.
Beyond The First Wives Club, Keaton and Hawn also co-starred in the 2001 film Town & Country, maintaining a close friendship throughout the years.
Hawn’s deeply personal and emotional message struck a chord with many fans. Comments poured in, reflecting shared grief and appreciation for the bond between the two stars.
One fan wrote, “Well now I’m bawling. Anybody else?
What a beautiful tribute from one great to another.” Another expressed, “Wow.
I held back my tears until you posted this with so much love and appreciation… It both broke my heart and uplifted it… at the same time.”
Other sentiments included “Goosebumps all over reading this. This one hits hard.
Era of an ICON,” and “I’m so greviously sad. You couldn’t’ve said it any better.
She was magic.”