Sad news in the land of Hollywood, as TMZ is reporting that Gena Rowlands, who played ‘Allie’ in The Notebook died the afternoon of Wednesday, August 14 at her Indian Wells, CA home. She was 94 years old.
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As per reports, she was surrounded by family, including her husband Robert Forrest and daughter Alexandra Cassavetes. Reports also reveal that her director son, Nick Cassavetes, had been at the house quite frequently the week leading up to her passing.
Gena Rowlands, “The Notebook” Star – Cause Of Death
As of this writing, no official cause of death has been listed for the actress; however, she had been fighting Alzheimer’s.
Nick announced his mother’s condition on the 20th anniversary milestone of The Notebook, a movie he directed. Rowland’s character Allie in the film also battled the same illness.
Gena’s mother, actress Lady Rowlands, was also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s before her passing.
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Gena Rowlands’ Acting Legacy
Rowlands’ retired from acting in 2015. During her career she earned two Oscar nominations, two Golden Globes, and four Emmy awards.
In addition to The Notebook, Gena collaborated on a number of television and film projects over the years.
She began her acting career in the early ‘50s, working in theatre companies, and would eventually debut on Broadway in The Seven Year Itch.
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She would move on to star in Broadway’s Middle of the Night, in 1956.
In 1958, she made her film debut in The High Cost of Living. Gena also worked with her first husband, John Cassavetes quite a bit on movies like “Woman Under the Influence” and “Gloria”, before his passing in 1989.
Gena is survived by second husband Robert, whom she married in 2012, as well as her three kids, Alexandra, Nick, and Zoe Cassavetes.
On behalf of everyone here, our condolences go out to Gena Rowlands family, loved ones, friends, and fans. Visit CTS regularly for the most up-to-date news in Hollywood.