Following the sudden death of Diane Keaton on October 11, 2025, close friend Al Pacino is said to carry one big regret: not marrying the legendary actress when he had the chance. Keaton, beloved for her iconic roles and unique style, passed away at age 79, leaving the entertainment world in shock.
Pacino and Keaton shared a romantic on-again, off-again relationship from the early 1970s to the late 1980s after meeting on the set of The Godfather. According to sources, Keaton even gave Pacino an ultimatum to either propose marriage or end the relationship, and Pacino chose to walk away, a decision he now deeply regrets.
A friend close to Pacino told media that he has often expressed how Diane was the love of his life and he called her “an amazing woman.” Following their split, Pacino reportedly held on to hope for a second chance but acknowledges that opportunity is now gone.
Despite living only a few miles apart in Beverly Hills for years after their breakup, they never reconnected. Pacino explained there was no need to talk since everything had already been said between them.
Pacino’s respect and admiration for Keaton have remained strong; he publicly honored her during a lifetime achievement ceremony in 2017, saying “You’re a great artist. I love you forever.” Their love story, once intertwined on and off screen, remains a poignant part of Hollywood history.
