Al Pacino has expressed his greatest regret as not marrying Diane Keaton, his co-star in The Godfather. Keaton passed away at the age of 79 on Saturday, October 11. Despite dating Pacino from 1971 to 1987, he never proposed to her, leading to the end of their relationship. A close friend of Pacino disclosed that Keaton was the “love of his life” and that he deeply regrets not marrying her.
According to sources, Pacino and Keaton, who both starred in The Godfather, remained estranged until Keaton’s passing. Pacino chose to live near Keaton in Beverly Hills to be closer to his children, whom he adores. Despite their long-term relationship, neither Pacino nor Keaton ever married.
It remains uncertain whether Pacino will attend Keaton’s funeral or memorial service, but her children, Dexter and Duke, are expected to be present. Tributes from celebrities like Nancy Sinatra and Reese Witherspoon have poured in honoring Keaton’s legacy. Leonardo DiCaprio, who worked with Keaton in Marvin’s Room, described her as a legend and an incredibly kind individual in a heartfelt Instagram post.
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