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Gena Rowlands, a renowned American actress famous for roles in films like ''The Notebook'' and "Another Woman," has passed away at the age of 94. Rowlands, who was nominated for Oscars for her performances in "A Woman Under the Influence" (1974) and "Gloria" (1980), died at her home in Indian Wells, California. Although no cause of death was officially given, reports suggest she had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Rowlands retired from acting in 2015 after a distinguished career, during which she won four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and earned two Oscar nominations. Many of her acclaimed roles were collaborations with her former husband, filmmaker John Cassavetes. She received Emmy Awards for her performances in "The Betty Ford Story," "Face of a Stranger," "Hysterical Blindness," and "The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie."
Born in Wisconsin, Rowlands moved to New York, where she starred in Broadway productions like "The Seven Year Itch" and "Middle of the Night" in the 1950s. In 2015, she was honored with an Academy Award for her lifetime achievements in acting.
In addition to her more famous roles, Rowlands appeared in films such as "Faces," "Opening Night," "Unhook the Stars," "Yellow," "Broken English," "Hope Floats," "Tempest," "The Brink's Job," "Tony Rome," and "The Neon Bible."
"The Notebook," one of her most memorable films, was directed by her son, Nick Cassavetes. He recently revealed that Rowlands, who portrayed a character with dementia in the movie, had been living with Alzheimer's disease herself for the last five years, making her portrayal even more poignant and personal.
[Source: BBC]
