“No… This Can’t Be Happening — Please, Not Her!” — A Devastated Sarah Paulson Breaks Down in Tears Outside Diane Keaton’s Los Angeles Home After the Beloved Actress’s Sudden Death at 79, in a Heart-Wrenching Scene That’s Left Hollywood and Fans Around the World in Mourning “No… this can’t be happening. Please, not her,” Sarah Paulson was overheard whispering through sobs as she clutched her chest, standing frozen outside Diane Keaton’s Los Angeles home. Moments earlier, she had received the news no one in Hollywood ever wanted to hear — her dear friend, mentor, and inspiration was gone. Witnesses described the moment as “utterly shattering.” The American Horror Story star wept openly, her voice cracking as she leaned into a friend for support, visibly trembling and unable to speak. At one point, she looked up toward the house — her eyes red, her lips quivering — and whispered, “She was everything to me.” The emotional scene unfolded as other close friends and family arrived in tears, turning the quiet Los Angeles street into a vigil of grief and disbelief. Later, Paulson was seen sitting in her car, staring blankly ahead, her hands shaking on the steering wheel before she slowly drove away. Across Hollywood, tributes poured in — from Al Pacino to Meryl Streep — as fans mourned the loss of a legend whose warmth and wit had touched generations. In one devastating afternoon, the world seemed dimmer — and for those who knew her best, nothing would ever be the same again.

The “American Horror Story” actress, 50, appeared distraught during the visit and at another point was seen hugging a person outside.

Paulson was later seen sitting inside a black vehicle and driving down the street after leaving Keaton’s home.

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Other people, including a woman in a striped outfit, were also seen gathering at the actress’ residence.

The “Ratched” star and Keaton were friends for many years.

In July 2021, they were pictured grabbing dinner with Paulson’s longtime partner, Holland Taylor, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Later that year, the trio also stopped by Il Piccolino restaurant in West Hollywood.

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During a June 2021 chat with Interview Magazine, Keaton answered questions from famous friends like Paulson.

“What person, place, or thing makes your heart sing? (You can say me),” Paulson jokingly said, to which Keaton responded, “Of course, Sarah, you make my heart sing. My friends make my heart sing. My kids make my heart sing. But also, Lillet Blanc makes my heart sing. With lots of ice.”

Since the news of her death came to light, a number of celebrities have posted emotional tributes to the legendary actress.

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Keaton’s “Father of the Bride” co-star Steve Martin shared a black and white photo of the actress on X, simply writing, “Loved.” He then added, “La dee da,la dee da,” which is a famous line from her 1977 film “Annie Hall.”

Mandy Moore also remembered Keaton — 18 years after they worked together on the 2007 romantic comedy film “Because I Said So.”

“They say don’t meet your heroes but I got to work with one of mine and even call her “mom” for a few months. An honor of a lifetime,” she wrote alongside a photo of them in the movie.

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