Hollywood Weeps: Goldie Hawn & Bette Midler Deliver Heartbreaking Farewell to Diane Keaton — “We Weren’t Ready to Lose You, Di”!

The ceremony, intimate yet filled with love and laughter, was held at a small chapel adorned with Diane’s favorite white roses and black-and-white photographs she had taken throughout her life. As guests entered, a soft instrumental version of “You’ve Got a Friend” played — a nod to Keaton’s favorite song and the enduring friendships she nurtured throughout her life.

Goldie Hawn was the first to speak, her voice trembling as she looked out at the crowd of tearful faces. “Diane was the heartbeat of every room she walked into,” she said softly. “She was curious, funny, unpredictable — and she had this sparkle that made you believe in the magic of life.” Hawn paused, wiping away tears before adding, “We weren’t ready to lose you, Di. None of us were.”

Bette Midler then joined her at the podium, holding Goldie’s hand. Together, they reminisced about their time filming The First Wives Club nearly three decades ago — the laughter, the long days on set, and the bond that grew between the three women both on and off screen. “That movie was supposed to be about friendship,” Midler said, her voice breaking, “but what we found was real friendship — one that lasted until the very end.”

The audience — which included Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Warren Beatty, and Steve Martin — listened in silence as Midler continued: “Diane lived life her way. She wasn’t afraid to be different, to be bold, to love deeply, and to laugh loudly. She showed us that growing older could still mean growing bolder.”

As photos of Keaton’s most iconic roles — from Annie Hall to Something’s Gotta Give — played across a large screen behind them, Goldie and Bette embraced, whispering through tears. “We’ll keep laughing for you,” Goldie said quietly.

To close the ceremony, Bette Midler performed a haunting a cappella version of “Wind Beneath My Wings.” The entire chapel joined her in the chorus, their voices breaking with emotion. When the final note faded, Goldie stepped forward and placed a white rose on Diane’s casket. “You lifted all of us,” she whispered. “Now it’s your turn to fly.”

Outside the chapel, fans gathered behind barricades, leaving handwritten notes, photographs, and bouquets. One message read: “La-di-da forever.”

The service ended not in silence, but in applause — a standing ovation for a woman who lived with authenticity, humor, and grace. As one mourner put it: “They didn’t just say goodbye to Diane Keaton. They celebrated her — the way she would have wanted.”