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Gena Rowlands, 94, Diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Son Nick Cassavetes Confirms

Jun 25, 2024, 02:41 PM

Legendary actress Gena Rowlands, known for her iconic role in 'The Notebook,' has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Her son, Nick Cassavetes, who directed 'The Notebook,' revealed that Rowlands, 94, has been living with the disease for the last five years and is currently 'in full dementia.' Rowlands, whose career has spanned nearly seven decades and includes two Oscar nominations and an honorary Academy Award, is now facing significant health challenges.