Legendary Actress Diane Keaton’s Explanation for Demise Revealed

Diane Keaton’s explanation for loss of life has been revealed — the legendary actress handed away from pneumonia.

Diane’s household revealed the reason for loss of life in a press release to PEOPLE, saying … “The Keaton family are very grateful for the extraordinary messages of love and support they have received these past few days on behalf of their beloved Diane, who passed away from pneumonia on October 11.”

The household added … “She loved her animals and she was steadfast in her support of the unhoused community, so any donations in her memory to a local food bank or an animal shelter would be a wonderful and much appreciated tribute to her.”

Diane died October 11 … and as TMZ first reported, the L.A. Hearth Dept. paramedics responded to her house round 8:08 AM Saturday, transporting one individual — confirmed by sources as Keaton — to a close-by hospital.

Dispatch audio caught responders calling a “person down” at her deal with.

The icon is survived by her adopted youngsters — 25-year-old son, Duke, and 29-year-old daughter, Dexter.

She was 79.