Diane Keaton reveals her brother Randy Hall has dementia and may not 'know who she is'
Acting legend Diane Keaton opened up about her personal life in the new issue of People Magazine.
The 73-year-old Oscar winner revealed that her younger brother Randy Hall has been diagnosed with dementia and is being cared for in a senior living facility.
Keaton gave the candid interview while promoting her 58th feature film, Poms.
Candid talk: Diane Keaton revealed that her younger brother is being cared for in a facility after being diagnosed with dementia in the new issue of People Magazine on Wednesday
'I've spent a lot of time in senior living facilities [recently] with my brother, Randy, who has dementia,' Keaton said to the magazine.
The Godfather star is one of four children, born Diane Hall, and has two sisters Dorrie and Robin, as well as her brother Randy.
She professionally changed her name to Diane Keaton which was her mother's maiden name.
Diane opened up about life with her brother, who she explained had always struggled with his mental health.
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'I've spent a lot of time in senior living facilities [recently] with my brother, Randy, who has dementia,' Keaton said to the magazine. (Randy center and Diane right)
'I'm writing a book about him,' the First Wives Club star explained. 'He always had mental issues. Nobody could figure it out, really.'
The actress continued and explained that things were often difficult for her younger brother.
'[He] has had a hard life, you know? He's a very interesting person. Very sensitive, a writer and poet.'
She added: 'But also a big drinker, and completely solitary. It's so complicated.'
'I'm writing a book about him,' the First Wives Club star explained. 'He always had mental issues. Nobody could figure it out, really.'
Randy's physical health had also been rocky as he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease prior to dementia. She had been supporting her brother since their parents passed away.
'I don't know if he knows who I am,' Keaton explained.
Thankfully, the star revealed that the facility where he lives takes excellent care of her beloved brother and the other residents.
'There are fabulous characters on the dementia ward,' she remarked. 'When you're there with all of them, it's not like, "They're really weird." They're people.'
New work: The Oscar winner spoke to the magazine while promoting her new comedy, Poms, opposite Pam Grier
Diane also promoted her newest film Poms, co-starring Pam Grier and Alisha Boe, while chatting with the mag.
Poms is a comedy about a group of women who form a cheer leading squad at their retirement community, proving that you're never too old to 'bring it!'
Keaton's interview with People is out Friday in their latest issue that features Today Show anchor Hoda Kotb on the cover.
Cover star! The interview is part of People's newest issue with Hoda Kotb and her two daughters featured on the cover
The 54-year-old news veteran smiles brightly on the glossy with her toddler Haley over her shoulder and cradling her new baby Hope Catherine.
Earlier this month Hoda revealed that she had adopted a second baby.
While speaking to her colleagues about the adoption during her surprise announcement, Hoda said that she felt as though her heart 'grew ten times' when she held Hope for the first time.
