Al Pacino mourns the death of his “partner” and “friend”, Diane Keaton, who brought “happiness” into his life.
This was revealed by the American actor Deadline that he was “shaken” by the news of his former romantic partner’s death.
For the uninitiated, Keaton died at the age of 79 due to pneumonia on October 11th.
Pacino, who has recovered from the shock news, dated Keaton on-and-off from 1971 to 1987.
“When I first heard the news, I was shocked,” he said Thursday.
The 85-year-old actor continued: “Diane was my partner, my friend, someone who brought me happiness and on more than one occasion influenced the direction of my life. Although over 30 years have passed since we were together, the memories are still vivid and with her passing they have returned with a force that is both painful and moving.”
Recalling Keaton’s remarkable career and achievements, Pacino gushed: “She lived without boundaries and everything she touched carried her unmistakable energy. She opened doors for others, inspired generations and embodied a once-in-a-lifetime gift that radiated through her work and her life.”
He concluded his statement by saying: “People will miss her, but more than that, they will remember her. She left a mark that cannot fade. She was unstoppable, resilient and above all deeply human. I will always remember her. She could fly – and in my heart she always will.”
