Diane Keaton's passing on October 11, 2025, marked the end of a remarkable life and career. But before her final days, she fulfilled a lifelong dream. The Hollywood icon recorded a poignant Christmas song titled 'First Christmas,' expressing the sorrow of losing a loved one and the pain of facing the holidays alone. In black-and-white studio footage, Diane sits beside a piano, recording her debut solo single, which would become her last. The song's lyrics resonate deeply, capturing the raw emotions of grief and loneliness. 'Now I wish that I could let go, it's a silent night, it's another year, the first Christmas without you here, I miss you so,' Diane sang, her voice carrying the weight of her sorrow. When the song was released last November, Diane shared her deep connection to it on Instagram, hoping it would bring peace and comfort to others during the holiday season. 'I hope it brings you some peace and comfort this holiday season, like it does for me,' she wrote.
The song was co-written by singer-songwriter Jonas Myrin, who also played the piano during the recording. The lyrics delve into the pain of loving someone for a long time, only to face their absence: 'When you love someone for so, so long, but they're not coming home... I never thought I'd do this on my own... The snow falls on my window, I wish that I could let go, it's a silent night, it's another year... The first Christmas without you here.'
Following Diane's passing, Jonas paid tribute to her on Instagram, expressing his gratitude for being part of her dream. 'To have been trusted to help bring her lifelong dream of recording an original song to life is something I'll carry with me forever,' he wrote. 'First Christmas, which I co-wrote with Carole and produced for Diane last year, became her first and final song, and now those words hold a meaning I could have never imagined.'
Jonas also recalled the memories they made during their time together, praising Diane's infectious laughter and stylish presence. 'Beyond the song itself, it's the memories from our time together that I hold closest,' he said. 'Diane always filled the room with such laughter and little jokes that kept us smiling, and she always arrived so stylishly, as if ready for a Vogue shoot at any moment. I will never forget when she called me, saying that getting to sing this song was one of the greatest gifts of her career. It was a dream she had carried her whole life to sing and record an original song, and being able to help her bring that dream to life with Carole was incredibly special.'
Diane's passion for music was well-known, and she shared her love for singing ballads and sad songs, even if her early attempts were not successful. 'I had a fantasy of being a nightclub singer that I carried through even into my early twenties. I sang a couple of gigs, as they call them, but I was not very good. I have this love of it. I love music. I love singing ballads and sad songs, it's just so much fun,' she said. Diane's final song, 'First Christmas,' is a testament to her enduring legacy, leaving a lasting impact on her fans and the music industry.
