Gena Rowlands, known for her remarkable acting career spanning across seven decades and various accolades, including Oscar nominations and an honorary Academy Award, has now been revealed to be battling Alzheimer's disease at 93 years old.
Her son, Nick Cassavetes, shared insights on how their personal experience with Alzheimer's, including her role in The Notebook, resonated profoundly with their family, shaping her performance and their understanding of the disease.
The challenging yet rewarding portrayal of a character with Alzheimer's in The Notebook deeply affected Rowlands, reflecting her personal experiences with her mother's battle with the disease and the authentic approach adopted on set to represent it accurately.
Rowlands' influence in the film industry was not only marked by her acting prowess but also by her dedication to authentic portrayals, as seen in her award-winning performances and her honorary Oscar for contributions to film in 2015.
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