Khaberni - The will of international star Diane Keaton revealed a provision of $5 million from her vast fortune for her dog "Reggie," who accompanied her in her last years.
The late American artist Diane Keaton's will created a buzz in artistic and media circles after it disclosed an exceptional clause that allocated a portion of her wealth to her golden dog "Reggie," who was closest to her heart during the last years of her life.
According to American media reports, Keaton's will stipulated a bequeathal of $5 million from her estimated $100 million fortune to "Reggie," along with the establishment of a special fund to ensure his lifelong care. This fund includes a house designated for him, permanent caregivers, and charitable donations in Keaton's name to animal protection organizations.
One of the late actress's friends conveyed that "Reggie was her little world," noting that Keaton always joked that the greatest loves of her life were her children, Al Pacino, architecture, and then Reggie who shared her daily moments until her last days.
The story of the relationship between Diane Keaton and her dog Reggie dates back to 2020 when she decided to adopt him from an animal shelter. Since then, he became her constant companion, appearing alongside her on various occasions, whether in photos or clips she posted on her social media accounts.
One of her last posts on Instagram was a photo with "Reggie" on National Pet Day, where she expressed her gratitude for the unconditional love he provided her.
One of her close associates confirmed that the late star used to talk to her dog as if he were a close person, explaining that she was keen for him to live a life filled with dignity and affection, and said: "She wanted Reggie to live with the same dignity and humor she lived with," referring to the unique relationship she had with him.
The international actress Diane Keaton died unexpectedly on October 11, after health struggles in recent months, according to American media reports.
Despite her widespread fame in Hollywood, her family chose to keep the privacy of her illness, not disclosing details of her condition, sharing information only with a close circle of friends. One of her close associates explained: "Even those closest to her did not know what she was going through at that time, she was always strong and full of energy and life."
Diane Keaton quietly departed the art world, leaving a great artistic legacy, and a strange humanitarian will in its details, but it reflects a rare love she shared with a creature that was more to her than just a pet.
