> At a Glance
> – Diane Keaton died at 79 on October 11, 2025
> – Daughter Dexter paid tribute on what would have been her 80th birthday
> – Dexter shared a tattoo and childhood photo in remembrance
> – Why it matters: The rare public moment offers a glimpse into the private bond between the Oscar winner and her children.
Diane Keaton’s daughter, Dexter, marked what would have been her mother’s 80th birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing both ink and memories.
A Daughter’s Tribute
On January 5, Dexter uploaded a throwback photo of herself as a child alongside Keaton and revealed a new tattoo created by artist Winterstone.
> “I miss you, mom. Thank you @winterstone for my forever reminder of my wonderful mom.”
She also displayed a black-and-white polka-dot manicure on her Instagram Stories, echoing Keaton’s signature style, captioned: “Happy heavenly birthday, momma.”
Keaton’s Quiet Family Life
Keaton, who never married, adopted two children: Dexter in 1996 and son Duke in 2001. She once told Ladies’ Home Journal:
> “I didn’t think that I was ever going to be prepared to be a mother. Motherhood was not an urge I couldn’t resist. It was more like a thought I’d been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in.”
Friends say Keaton valued privacy, preferring home routines and her dog Reggie over Hollywood fanfare.
> “Being in the spotlight wasn’t important to her. She loved her home, her dog Reggie, her little routines. Diane always had a very strong sense of who she was and how she wanted to live.”
Final Days
Sources told News Of Los Angeles that Keaton’s health declined suddenly in California, surrounded by loved ones.
> “She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her. It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.”
> “She was one in a million,” a longtime pal added.
Key Takeaways
- Diane Keaton passed away at 79 on October 11, 2025.
- Daughter Dexter, 29, honored her with a tattoo and childhood photo on January 5.
- Keaton adopted Dexter in 1996 and Duke in 2001, embracing motherhood in her 50s.
- Friends remember her for strength, spirit, and a life lived on her own terms.
The quiet tribute underscores the enduring love between mother and daughter, even beyond Keaton’s final curtain call.
