Oscar-nominated actress Gena Rowlands, whose screen career spanned nearly seven decades, has died. She was reportedly 94.
Oscar-nominated actress Gena Rowlands, whose screen career spanned nearly seven decades, has died at 94. The news was confirmed by the office of agent Danny Greenberg, who represents Rowlands’ son, Nick Cassavetes. No other details were provided.
The actress was also awarded an honorary Oscar in 2015, alongside director Spike Lee, as a recognition of “extraordinary lifetime achievement” in cinema, according to the Academy website. Rowlands had been living with Alzheimer’s for the last five years, Nick Cassavetes revealed in a June conversation with Entertainment Weekly. The son reflected on his mother’s portrayal of an aging Allie Calhoun in “The Notebook” as the character struggled with Alzheimer’s.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'The Notebook' star Gena Rowlands dead at 94 after battling Alzheimer's diseaseHer son, director Nick Cassavetes, revealed his mother’s diagnosis in June while celebrating the movie’s 20th anniversary.
Read more »
Gena Rowlands, honorary Oscar winner and star of ‘The Notebook,' dies at 94 Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft and a guiding light in independent cinema as a star in groundbreaking movies by…
Read more »
Gena Rowlands, ‘The Notebook’ Star and Renowned Actress, Dead at 94Gena Rowlands, whose illustrious career saw her star in A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria, and The Notebook, died Wednesday at the age of 94.
Read more »
Gena Rowlands, acclaimed actress known for 'The Notebook' role, dead at 94Actress Gena Rowlands, who famously played Allie in 'The Notebook,' is dead at 94 years old
Read more »
Gena Rowlands, known for 'The Notebook,' dies at 94 after Alzheimer's battle, family saysRowlands was best known for 'The Notebook' but she won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes and her prolific career earned her an honorary Academy Award in 2015.
Read more »
Gena Rowlands, known for 'The Notebook,' dies at 94 after Alzheimer's battle, family saysRowlands was best known for 'The Notebook' but she won multiple Emmys and Golden Globes and her prolific career earned her an honorary Academy Award in 2015.
Read more »