Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning actor who rose to fame in 'The Godfather' and 'Annie Hall,' dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the actor beloved for her roles in the “Godfather” films and “Annie Hall,” has died at the age of 79, her daughter confirmed Saturday to NBC News

Diane Keaton, the actor beloved for her roles in the “Godfather” films and “Annie Hall,” has died at the age of 79, her daughter confirmed Saturday to NBC News.

Dexter Keaton White said the family is looking for privacy and had no further comment.

Keaton, known for her wit, humor and sparkling charm, was a longtime Hollywood star with a career spanning six decades.

She won the Oscar for her role in Woody Allen’s rom-com “Annie Hall” in 1977 and was nominated three other times for her roles in “Reds,” “Marvin’s Room” and “Something’s Gotta Give.”

Diane Keaton in Los Angeles in 2008.Matt Kent / WireImageBorn in Los Angeles, she studied drama at Santa Ana College and dropped out to pursue acting in New York. She was cast in Woody Allen’s Broadway play “Play It Again, Sam” in 1968, setting her on a course for stardom, according to IMDb.