Al Pacino is reportedly haunted by a profound regret—never having married Diane Keaton, who tragically passed away this past Saturday at the age of 79. According to the Daily Mail, a close friend of the 85-year-old actor revealed that Pacino will "forever carry the weight of not seizing his moment when he had the chance."
The source elaborated, "For years after their split, Al would often say, ‘If it’s meant to be, it’s never too late for a second chance.’ But now, heartbreakingly, that chance is gone." They added that Pacino had openly admitted Diane was the love of his life.
The pair first crossed paths in 1974 on the set of *The Godfather*, where Keaton portrayed his on-screen girlfriend. Their romance soon blossomed off-camera, but by 1990, their relationship ended—reportedly after Pacino declined to commit to marriage.
In contrast, it seems Diane found peace with how things unfolded. In a 2017 interview, she reflected that even though the breakup wasn’t her choice at the time, both she and Al were ultimately better off apart.
As the world mourns, the cause of Diane Keaton’s death remains undisclosed.
