One of Diane Keaton‘s biggest loves in her life was her beloved golden retriever, Reggie, a pandemic puppy who brought her so much joy in her later years.
After the Oscar legend passed away on Oct. 11 from pneumonia at the age of 79, many fans were concerned what would happen to her fur baby. Well, according to Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack, the pampered pup will be well taken care of. The dog has been left $5 million trust out of her $100 million fortune for everything from “a private home, caretakers, and ongoing donations to animal charities in Keaton’s name.”
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“Reggie was her world,” a Keaton pal told Shuter. “Diane used to joke her great loves were her children, Al Pacino, architecture — and that dog.”
It’s only fitting that the last public image of Keaton was with Reggie in an April 11 post for the San Francisco home goods store, Hudson Grace. The Something’s Gotta Give star had partnered up with the lifestyle brand in 2024 to create a line of home decor, that, of course, included dog beds and treats.
“Proof our pets have great taste too! Happy National Pet Day from HG & @diane_keaton 🖤🐾,” the company wrote in the caption.
Keaton introduced Reggie to her Instagram followers in October 2020 with the cutest photo and message, “THIS IS MY NEW DOG, REGGIE!!! IS SHE HALF HORSE OR HALF DOG? MAYBE SHE’S INSANE! I LOVE HER!”
Fans also learned more about Reggie’s origin story in a March 2023 feature with AARP the Magazine. She revealed, “I didn’t even ask for her. [A friend] came to me and said, ‘I think you need this dog.’ I was like, “OK, I guess?’ Of course, now I just love her. Dogs are irresistible. They’re just idiots. Reggie is a big jerk, and she’s a great jerk, and she’s hilarious.”
Keaton’s pals aren’t surprised that she included Reggie in her will because she was such an animal lover. “She wanted Reggie to live with the same dignity and humor she did,” a second source told Shuter. “It’s the most Diane thing ever — eccentric, kind, and deeply loving.”
Her best furry friend to the very end.
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