Diane Keaton with Kevin Kline at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival opening night for Darling Companion, 2012

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Diane Keaton Dies At 79; “I’m An Addict In Recovery” And The 20,000-Calorie Bulimia Story

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Diane Keaton — Facts, Timeline, and Quick Check

Oscar-winning actor Diane Keaton (79) was known for Annie Hall and The Godfather. She spoke openly about a long struggle with bulimia, once describing consuming “up to 20,000 calories a day” during her twenties on a syndicated TV interview recap. Keaton adopted two children in her 50s and chose to remain single, later explaining her outlook on marriage in conversations summarized by E! News. Tributes and obituaries have been published by Reuters, The Guardian, and People.

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At a Glance

79
Age
1
Academy Award (Best Actress, Annie Hall)
4
Total Oscar Nominations
2
Children (adoption)
20,000
Calories/day (stated at peak)

Timeline

  1. — Born Diane Hall, Los Angeles.
  2. Early 1970s — Stage and screen roles begin; major collaborations follow.
  3. — Wins Best Actress for Annie Hall.
  4. 2014 — Discusses bulimia history on TV; mentions “up to 20,000 calories a day” (source).
  5. 2020 — Reflects on aging and self-confidence in later interview excerpts.
  6. — Death reported by Reuters; public remembrance threads include People’s post on X.

Quick Answers

What did she share about bulimia?
She described episodes in her twenties with extreme intake (“up to 20,000 calories a day”) and later recovery; therapy was credited for support. Reference: interview coverage via Economic Times summary.
Did she marry?
No. She spoke about staying single and her perspective on marriage in interviews cited by E! News.
Children
Two children, adopted in her 50s. See People’s summary on Dexter (29) and Duke (25): People.

2-Question Quick Check

Q1. How many total Oscar nominations did Diane Keaton receive?

Q2. At the peak of her bulimia, what daily intake did she describe?

The section covered career milestones, statements on bulimia and aging, notes on remaining single, parental details, and public tributes, with links included for reference.

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