Sarah Paulson was visibly upset as she departed Diane Keaton’s residence, following the unexpected death of the renowned actress at the age of 79 on October 11. The incident has left many in shock.

The Oscar-winning actress was confirmed to have passed in California by a family spokesperson to People on Saturday. 

According to TMZ, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a medical emergency at Keaton’s home at 8:08 a.m. on Saturday. Keaton was taken to the hospital by ambulance, which later turned out to be related to her demise.

Paulson was seen outside of Keaton’s residence on Saturday as she headed to a vehicle parked nearby. 

The American Horror Story star appeared distraught during the visit and at one point was seen sharing an embrace with a person outside. 

She later sat inside the driver’s side of a black car and was seen making her way down the street as she left Keaton’s home. 

Others also gathered at the late actress’s residence on Saturday, including a woman in a striped outfit. 

Paulson and Keaton have had a close friendship over the years – and have been previously spotted spending time together. 

Back in July 2021, the Ratched star was joined by partner Holland Taylor as they grabbed dinner with The Godfather actress in Beverly Hills. 

The trio were seen enjoying a lowkey dinner outing later that same year as they stopped by Il Piccolino restaurant in West Hollywood. 

During a past conversation with Interview Magazine, Keaton had answered questions from famous pals such as Paulson. 

‘What person, place, or thing makes your heart sing? (You can say me),’ Paulson had humorously said. 

In response, the Book Blub actress expressed, ‘Of course, Sarah, you make my heart sing. My friends make my heart sing. 

‘My kids make my heart sing. But also, Lillet Blanc makes my heart sing. With lots of ice.’ 

A number of Hollywood stars have paid emotional tributes to the late actress after the news of her passing came to light. 

Actor Steve Martin expressed his sorrow in a heartfelt tribute to Keaton. They were co-stars in the 1991 film “Father Of The Bride” and its sequel four years later.

The actor jumped to X to share a black and white photo of Keaton while also simply typing out, ‘Loved.’

Martin then added, ‘La dee da,la dee da,’ which is a famous line from Keaton’s 1977 movie Annie Hall.

Mandy Moore also remembered Keaton – 18 years after the two stars worked together on the 2007 romantic comedy Because I Said So.

Sharing an image from the film, Martin reflected, ‘There’s a saying that you shouldn’t meet your idols, but I had the privilege of working with mine and even called her “mom” for several months. It was a lifetime honor.’

Julianne Moore added, ‘Diane was a brilliant and captivating person, both in life and in her incredible performances. Her departure is heart-wrenching for many reasons, including the belief that she would continue to amaze us endlessly with her talent and unique style.’

‘One of the very best to ever do it. All my love to her children and loved ones,’ she concluded.

Bette Midler was another who paid tribute to Keaton – and the pair previously starred in the 1996 movie The First Wives Club. 

She took to Instagram and alongside a photo of the late star, Midler wrote, ‘The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died.

‘I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!’ 

Piers Morgan, filmmaker Joey Kuhn, Paul Feig and Elizabeth Banks were just a few other stars that remembered Keaton. 

Woody Allen – whom Keaton had a past complex relationship with – has reportedly been left ‘upset’ over the actress’s passing.

Allen is said to be ‘extremely distraught and surprised and upset’ over the shock news of Keaton’s death, an insider told People.

The pair had ‘remained friends’ after first crossing paths in the late 1960s and having a romantic relationship.

The source further told the outlet that Allen ‘appreciated her very much’ and was also not aware of her declining health.

‘Nobody seemed to know. He was surprised,’ the insider expressed.

Keaton worked on eight of Allen’s films including his 1977 movie Annie Hall – which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. 

A family spokesperson confirmed Keaton’s passing at the age of 79 to People on Saturday.

A friend close to the star told the outlet, ‘She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her. It was so unexpected, especially for someone with such strength and spirit.’

They added, ‘In her final months, she was surrounded only by her closest family, who chose to keep things very private. Even longtime friends weren’t fully aware of what was happening.’

Keaton never married but adopted two children in her 50s: daughter Dexter and son Duke.