Los Angeles, March 16 -- The 98th Academy Awards paid tribute to several dignitaries who passed away over the past year during the 'In Memoriam' segment. Legendary actress Diane Keaton was among those honoured.

Rachel McAdams, who starred alongside Keaton in 'The Family Stone', took the stage to honour a few of the stars who died this year, including her costar, as per Variety.

"For over 50 years, luminous on screen and indelible in life, believe me when I say there isn't an actress of my generation who is not inspired by and enthralled with her absolute singularity," said McAdams.

"She wore so many hats, literally and figuratively, actress, artist, author, activist, but no hat more important to her than being a mother to her two child...