Diane Keaton always wore outlandish outfits, even when she was working out.
Cycling instructor Adam Goldstein lovingly remembered the late actress on Instagram over the weekend, revealing that Keaton trained in her signature “hat, sunglasses (and) pinstriped outfit” and was “hustling the entire time.”
The trainer explained that Keaton takes classes with her daughter, Dexter, at Flywheel in West Hollywood, California, “almost every Saturday.”
“She was one of the kindest, funniest and down-to-earth people I have ever met in my life,” Goldstein wrote Saturday after hearing the sad news of Keaton’s death.
“Everyone was very aware that she was in the room…She was even more attractive than she was on screen. I don’t think that’s possible.”
Goldstein concluded his eulogy by thanking Keaton for “bringing joy” into so many people’s homes and “to Spin Studio on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood.”
“My heart goes out to her family and friends at this time,” he added. “Today we lost a living legend.”
The sweet letter was accompanied by a photo of Keaton and Goldstein playfully pulling their noses and making bunny ears on the back of their heads, all smiles on their faces.
Keaton, who was known for his unique fashion sense with his oversized crosses, numerous hats and large belts, died on Saturday at the age of 79.
The cause of death has not been released, but a close friend who saw her just two weeks ago said she was shocked to see Keaton’s weakened appearance.
“I was kind of surprised by her weight loss,” songwriter Carol Bayer Sager told People magazine.
“I just loved her. She was a very special person and would light up a room with her energy. She was happy and cheerful and taking pictures of everything she saw. She was totally creative. She never stopped creating.”
Keaton’s health reportedly deteriorated rapidly in the months before his death.
The “Baby Boom” star leaves behind two children, daughter Dexter and son Duke.
Duke, 25, was seen leaving his mother’s house on Sunday. Page Six has reached out to a representative for the family for comment.
