Al Pacino pays tribute to Diane Keaton: “She was a marvel”

Al Pacino recalls his sweet memories with the late Diane Keaton. On Thursday, the actor shared a tribute for his Godfather co-star via Deadlineremembering Keaton (whom he dated for several years) as a “unique gift” who was simply “magnetic”.

“When I first heard the news, I was shaken. Diane was my partner, my friend, someone who brought me happiness and, on more than one occasion, influenced the direction of my life,” Pacino wrote. “Even though more than thirty years have passed since we were together, the memories remain vivid, and with his passing, they have returned with a force that is both painful and moving.”

Pacino continued: “She lived without limits, and everything she touched carried her unmistakable energy. She opened doors for others, inspired generations, and embodied a unique gift that radiated through her work and her life.”

Pacino, 85, and Keaton starred in 1972 The godfather and was romantically involved until the 1980s. She died last week of pneumonia at the age of 79.

“On screen, she was magnetic: lightning and charm, hurricanes and tenderness. She was a marvel. Acting was her art, but it was only one of the many ways she expressed her imagination and creativity,” he wrote. “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.”

He added: “I will always remember her. She could fly – and in my heart, she always will.”

Several years ago, Keaton spoke to People about her romance with Pacino, saying she had a crush on him when they started working together. “I was angry with him,” she said. “Charming, hilarious, endlessly talkative. There was a side of him that was like a lost orphan, like this kind of idiotic, mad scientist. And oh, beautiful!”