Diane Keaton’s Final Instagram Post Before Death Features Dog Reggie for National Pet Day

Diane Keaton’s final Instagram post was all about wishing her followers a happy National Pet Day.

The post, from April 11, was made in collaboration with Hudson Grace, the home decor company which sold Keaton’s collection.

“Proof our pets have great taste too!” the company wrote in the caption, alongside a photo of Keaton with her golden retriever, Reggie, and some of the products from her line. “Happy National Pet Day from HG & Diane Keaton.”

The post also included photos of Reggie modeling one of the dog beds that are part of Keaton’s Hudson Grace collection.

A spokesperson confirmed to People on Saturday, October 11, that the famed actress died in California. She was 79. No further information regarding her death was provided and the family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.

Fans have already begun posting comments of sympathy on the post since her death was announced.

“RIP,” said one user with an angel emoji and a heart emoji. “Just watched you in Book Club a few nights ago.”

“I just heard the news and am so shocked & sad,” said another user. “Sending my condolences and love to the Keaton family and friends. RIP Diane. Gone too soon.”

Hudson Grace announced its collaboration with Keaton back in August 2024, with Reggie front and center of the announcement.

“Happy National Dog Day!” the caption read, with a photo of Keaton hugging Reggie. “Our new pet collection is all inspired by Diane Keaton’s beloved dog, Reggie! From dog beds to Reggie’s favorite ‘KEATON’ treats, find everything to treat your furry friends in-stores and at the link in bio.”

The Oscar-winning actress was known for her roles in The Godfather, Annie Hall, The Father of the Bride and the Book Club movies.

Keaton later became a hallmark of romance and comedy films, telling Us Weekly in 2022 about her newfound preference for physical roles.

“I got to do some physical things, which I loved, and it made me want to do more physical things in movies instead of just not using your body,” she exclusively told Us about signing onto Mack & Rita. “I mean, really. I haven’t had a chance to do that for a long time. I want to do more of that in something. Hopefully something like that would come along.”

She added, “I’ve never done anything so stupid [like this character]. It fits my personality. You can be a dingbat. That’s what I feel the best. That’s why I want to have another movie where I get to do more of that. That’s probably not gonna happen.”

Keaton also told Us at the time what it would take to make another Father of the Bride movie with her former costars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams Paisley and Kieran Culkin.

“No one’s come forward with it. But if it were to happen, sure. Of course I would,” Keaton told Us in 2022. “Steven, Marty, I mean, they’ve got their television show [Only Murders in the Building] now. I mean, they’re giants and they’re just incredibly great actors and funny and smart and all that. We all know that, and it works. How they’re doing it on TV is pretty remarkable.”

Keaton is survived by her two children, Dexter and Duke, whom she adopted in her 50s.