Woody Allen wrote a tribute essay for Diane Keaton: "Her face and laughter lit up any space she entered."

In an essay published by The Free Press, Woody Allen nostalgically recalls Diane Keaton, after her passing at 79 years old. Allen reminisces about their first meeting and the initial difficulties in connecting, but also how they became a couple and successful creative collaborators. He praises her multifaceted talent and impact on his career, emphasizing that her opinions were the most important to him. Allen reflects on the legacy left by Keaton, stating that the world is sadder without her, but her films and laughter will always remain in his memory.