Gena Rowlands, Beloved Star of The Notebook, Dies at 94

Gena Rowlands, the legendary actress best known for playing the older Allie in the 2004 romantic classic The Notebook, has passed away at age 94. Her death was confirmed by representatives of her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, and reported by the Associated Press. She died peacefully at her home in Indian Wells, California.

While an official cause of death was not disclosed, Cassavetes previously revealed that his mother had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past five years—a poignant parallel to her unforgettable role portraying a woman suffering from dementia.

“It’s so surreal,” Cassavetes said during The Notebook’s 20th anniversary. “We talked about it, she acted it, and now it’s something we’ve lived through.”

Rowlands’ illustrious career spanned decades. She won four Emmys, two Golden Globes, and earned two Academy Award nominations for her roles in A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria. Her extraordinary talent, emotional depth, and enduring impact on cinema leave behind a powerful legacy that will inspire generations to come.