Diane Keaton has quietly sold her beloved Brentwood mansion amid a sudden decline in health, marking an emotional and private farewell to the home she once called her “forever sanctuary” while signaling a new, quieter chapter in her life, leaving fans both concerned and deeply moved.

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For decades, Diane Keaton has been one of Hollywood’s most enduring and eccentric icons — a woman whose talent, style, and humor transcended generations.

But this week, the 79-year-old Oscar-winning actress made a move that broke hearts across Hollywood: she quietly sold her cherished Brentwood mansion, a home she once called her “sanctuary,” amid growing reports that her health had taken a sudden and worrying turn.

According to close friends, Keaton’s decision came after what one described as “a shocking decline” that happened almost overnight.

“It was sudden.

No one expected it,” said one longtime friend, adding that Keaton had been increasingly reclusive in recent months.

“Diane’s always been private, but lately, it was different — quieter, more withdrawn.

She didn’t want people to worry.”

The Brentwood property, a Spanish-style architectural masterpiece she personally restored in 2017, was more than just a home to Keaton — it was her creative haven.

She often shared glimpses of its sun-drenched interiors and rustic charm on Instagram, calling it “a reflection of everything I love — history, imperfection, and warmth.

” Fans adored her posts, which blended her love for design with her sharp wit and self-deprecating humor.

When news broke last week that the mansion had been sold off-market for an undisclosed sum, fans were stunned.

“It feels like the end of an era,” one admirer wrote online.

 

Diane Keaton's heartwarming final post before her death aged 79

 

Others expressed concern after noticing Keaton’s unusual absence from public events this year — she skipped several high-profile industry gatherings, including the 2025 Governors Awards and a private Annie Hall reunion dinner hosted by Woody Allen’s longtime collaborator.

Friends say Keaton’s health struggles have been “quiet but serious.

” While details remain private, insiders hint that fatigue and cognitive issues have made it difficult for her to maintain her typically busy lifestyle.

“She’s always been fiercely independent,” said another source.

“But this time, she knew she had to slow down.

Letting go of the house was her way of accepting that.”

In recent years, Keaton has spoken openly about aging and solitude, calling herself “a loner who learned to love her own company.

” In a 2022 interview, she reflected: “I’ve never been married, and I’m okay with that.

My happiness doesn’t depend on someone else — it comes from creating, from seeing beauty in small things.”

Still, the sale of her “forever home” has left fans wondering whether Keaton is preparing for a more private chapter — or perhaps even a final one.

A family friend revealed that she’s spending more time with her children, Dexter and Duke, at a smaller coastal property near Santa Barbara.

“She wanted peace, ocean air, and quiet,” the source said softly.

“It’s not sadness — it’s acceptance.”

Those close to Keaton insist she’s maintaining her trademark humor and resilience, despite her health issues.

Diane Keaton's heartwarming final post before her death aged 79

“She still laughs at everything — even her own forgetfulness,” one friend shared.

“That’s Diane.

She finds grace in imperfection.”

In Hollywood, where fame often demands constant reinvention, Diane Keaton has remained defiantly herself — quirky, brilliant, and unfiltered.

Her quiet retreat from the spotlight feels less like defeat and more like a woman writing her own ending on her own terms.

“She’s not gone,” said another longtime colleague.

“She’s just choosing peace over noise.

And honestly, that’s the most Diane thing she could ever do.”

As fans around the world send love and prayers, one thing remains certain: Diane Keaton’s legacy isn’t fading.

It’s just finding a new home — one that, like her, radiates light, humor, and timeless grace.