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Heartbreaking News: 'The Notebook' Star Gena Rowlands Battling Alzheimer's

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Iconic actress Gena Rowlands, who portrayed a character with Alzheimer's in 'The Notebook,' is now facing the disease in real life. 😢 #GenaRowlands #Alzheimers #TheNotebook

Gena Rowlands, the legendary actor known for her remarkable performances in films like 'A Woman Under the Influence' and 'The Notebook,' has recently been revealed to be battling Alzheimer's disease. Her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, shared the heartbreaking news, mirroring the storyline of 'The Notebook' where Rowlands played a character with Alzheimer's.

Nick Cassavetes, who directed his mother in the iconic movie, disclosed that Gena Rowlands, at 93 years old, is experiencing 'full dementia.' This revelation has deeply saddened fans who have admired Rowlands not only for her acting prowess but also for her humanity.

The disclosure of Gena Rowlands' health condition sheds light on the harsh reality of Alzheimer's impacting individuals regardless of their status or stardom. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of memory and the importance of cherishing every moment with our loved ones.

Despite the challenging circumstances, Gena Rowlands' legacy as an outstanding actress and her contribution to the film industry will forever be cherished and remembered by generations to come. Her portrayal of characters that resonate deeply with audiences will continue to inspire and captivate viewers worldwide.

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Gena Rowlands, celebrated actor from "A Woman Under the ... (CBS News)

Gena Rowlands, a celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient, is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, ...

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Gena Rowlands Has Alzheimer's, Mirroring 'The Notebook' (Vulture)

Gena Rowlands's son and director of 'The Notebook,' Nick Cassavetes, shared that his mother has Alzheimer's, just like her character in that film.

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The Notebook actor Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's disease, says ... (The Guardian)

Screen actor, 93, is in 'full dementia,' according to son, who directed her performance as an Alzheimer's patient in the 2004 film The Notebook.

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'She's in full dementia': 'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has ... (WXIX)

Gena Rowlands, the 94- ...

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'The Notebook' Star Gena Rowlands Has Alzheimer's Disease, Says ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Cassavetes, who directed his mother in the Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams classic film, told Entertainment Weekly that Rowlands, 93, is "in full dementia.".

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Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, son Nick Cassavetes reveals (Los Angeles Times)

Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, according to her son, 'The Notebook' director Nick Cassavetes. 'We lived it, she acted it, and now it's on us,' he says.

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Gena Rowlands Of 'The Notebook' Has Alzheimer's Disease (Today.com)

Actor Gena Rowlands, known for playing older Allie in "The Noteboook," an honorary Oscar recipient and four-time Emmy winner, has Alzheimer's disease, ...

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The Notebook actor Gena Rowlands suffering from Alzheimer's for ... (Hindustan Times)

On the 20th anniversary of The Notebook, the director of the film revealed actor Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's. | Hollywood.

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'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, son reveals (INQUIRER.net)

Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, has revealed.

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'She's in full dementia': 'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has ... (WIBW)

Gena Rowlands, the 94- ...

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Gena Rowlands, star of 'The Notebook,' is living with Alzheimer's (KABC-TV)

Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son, director Nick Cassavetes has revealed.

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'She's in full dementia': 'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has ... (KBTX)

Gena Rowlands, the 94- ...

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'The Notebook' actress Gena Rowlands is living with Alzheimer's ... (ABC News)

Gena Rowlands who played Allie Calhoun in "The Notebook" is now living with Alzheimer's disease, according to her son.

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Gena Rowlands, star of 'The Notebook,' has Alzheimer's disease (Globalnews.ca)

Gena Rowlands played the older version of Rachel McAdams' main character, Allie Hamilton, in 'The Notebook' – a character who also develops Alzheimer's ...

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'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son reveals (KGO-TV)

Rowlands, an acclaimed two-time Oscar-nominated actress with more than 100 film and television credits, was directed by her son in "The Notebook" in which she ...

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'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son reveals (WABC-TV)

Rowlands, an acclaimed two-time Oscar-nominated actress with more than 100 film and television credits, was directed by her son in "The Notebook" in which she ...

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Gena Rowlands has Alzheimer's, her son Nick Cassavetes says (Spectrum News 1)

NEW YORK — The celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, her son, the filmmaker Nick ...

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Gena Rowlands Has Alzheimer's Decades After 'The Notebook' (The New York Times)

Rowlands, 94, played an older woman with dementia in the 2004 movie directed by her son, Nick Cassavetes.

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'She's in full dementia': 'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has ... (KAIT)

Gena Rowlands, the 94- ...

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Gena Rowlands, star of 'The Notebook,' has Alzheimer's (GMA News Online)

Gena Rowlands, who most recently played the older Allie in the movie "The Notebook," has Alzheimer's Disease.

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'She's in full dementia': 'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands has ... (KFVS)

Gena Rowlands, the 94- ...

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