Award-winning actress Diane Keaton has died aged 79.

The Godfather star died in California, a family spokesman told People magazine.

The spokesman said no further details are currently available.

Her family has requested privacy at this time.

She is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke Keaton.

The celebrated actress shot to fame in the 1970s with her role as Kay Adams in The Godfather trilogy.

The Godfather, released in 1972, was based on the novel by Mario Puzo.

However, Ms Keaton did not read the book before auditioning for the role, telling People in 2022: “I think the kindest thing that someone’s ever done for me … is that I got cast to be in The Godfather and I didn’t even read it. I didn’t know a single thing.

“I just was going around auditioning. I think that was amazing for me. And then I had to kind of read the book.”

She was known for her starring in several other hit films, including Father of the Bride, Annie Hall and First Wives Club.

Ms Keaton received a number accolades throughout her career.

She won an Oscar for Woody Allen’s influential film Annie Hall and became associated with the title character’s menswear-centric wardrobe.

Ms Keaton also received two Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards and a Tony award.

She was further nominated for Academy Awards for her roles in Something’s Gotta Give, Marvin’s Room and Reds.

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