Gena Rowlands, an American actress, died at 94. She starred in “The Notebook” and “Another Woman.” Gena got famous for her acting. She was born in Wisconsin. Gena acted in many movies and plays. She lived in California. She had Alzheimer’s. No one said why she died.
Gena was nominated for Oscars twice. She was in “A Woman Under the Influence” and “Gloria.” Both movies were with her ex-husband John Cassavetes. She got many awards. She won four Emmys and two Golden Globes. Gena stopped acting in 2015.
Gena won Emmys for “The Betty Ford Story,” “Face of a Stranger,” “Hysterical Blindness,” and “The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie.” In 2015, she got an honorary Oscar. She told Variety she never thought she’d live this long. Gena’s son Nick Cassavetes directed “The Notebook.” He said Gena played a woman with dementia. She later got Alzheimer’s.
Gena moved to New York. She acted on Broadway. She was in “The Seven Year Itch” and “Middle of the Night.” Gena was in many films. These include “Faces,” “Opening Night,” “Unhook the Stars,” “Yellow,” “Broken English,” “Hope Floats,” “Tempest,” “The Brink’s Job,” “Tony Rome,” and “The Neon Bible.”
Nick Cassavetes talked about Gena’s role in “The Notebook.” He said they talked a lot about Alzheimer’s. Gena played the role well. Later, she got the same illness. Nick said it was crazy they lived it and acted it. Now it’s real for them.
Gena’s career lasted many years. She touched many hearts. Fans and family will miss her. Gena Rowlands will always be remembered for her amazing work. She left a big mark on acting.
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