The actress from “Annie Hall,” who passed away in October 2025, adopted her two children, daughter Dexter and son Duke, in 1996 and 2001 respectively.
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- Diane Keaton’s daughter, Dexter, is paying tribute to the late actress on Mother’s Day.
- Dexter, 30, posted a collection of affectionate pictures with Keaton and added, “I miss you beyond words to express”
- The Annie Hall star, who passed away in October 2025 due to a bacterial pneumonia infection, adopted her two children, Dexter and son Duke, 26, in 1996 and 2001, respectively.
Diane Keaton’s daughter, Dexter, is celebrating her mother on Mother’s Day — the first holiday since her passing.
In an Instagram poston Sunday, May 10, Dexter, 30, posted a collection of images featuring herself and the late actress, whodiedat 79 years old on October 11 followinga bacterial pneumonia infection.
The photos depict the couple on the beach when Dexter was young and standing together in a garden. Another image shows Keaton hugging and kissing her daughter.on the day of her 2021 wedding.
First Mother’s Day without you,” Dexter wrote as a caption for the post. “I miss you beyond words. Missing her voice, her hugs, her presence, and all that made her home 🤍. I love you, Mom 🤍.
Although she never married, Keaton was the proud mother of two children,Dexterand son Duke, 26, whom she adopted in 1996 and 2001, respectively. She took both children in during her 50s and raised them by herself.
“I never believed I would be ready to become a mother,” she said.Ladies’ Home JournalMotherhood wasn’t something I couldn’t resist. It was more of a thought that had been on my mind for a long time. So I went ahead and did it.
Although the brothers have frequently remained out of the public eye, Dexter and Dukemade a rare public appearance to show support for Keaton at her Hand & Footprint Ceremonyat Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre in August 2022. When questioned about the significance of having them there with her, Keaton responded with a single word: “Everything.”
The Academy Award recipient stated: “I adore them.”
Dexter tied the knot with Jordan White in California on June 12, 2021, seven months following the event.A pair became engaged in November 2020.
Last year, Dexter shared a heartfelt nostalgic photoof herself dancing with Keaton at her wedding celebration. She also paid tribute to her mother on what would have been her 80th birthday on January 5.
In an Instagram post, Dexter shared a nostalgic photo of time spent with her mother and a tattoo she received in her honor. She also displayed her black-and-white, polka-dot nails — a tribute to Keaton’s famous style — on her Instagram Stories. “Happy heavenly birthday, momma,” shewrote.
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A source had previously stated that Keaton’s health “declined very suddenly, which was deeply upsetting for all who cherished her.” Her passing “came as a complete surprise,” the source mentioned, “particularly for someone who possessed such resilience and vitality.”
“In her last months, she was only with her closest family, who decided to maintain a high level of privacy. Even old friends didn’t know everything that was going on,” the source mentioned.
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