Gena Rowlands Dies: ‘The Notebook’, ‘Gloria’ And ‘A Woman Under the Influence’ Star Was 94
Gena Rowlands, a multiple Emmy winner whose captivating work in A Woman Under the Influence and as the elder and dementia-ridden Allie in The Notebook also moved moviegoers, died Wednesday surrounded by family at her home in Indian Wells, CA. She was 94.
No cause of death was given, but the retired actress had been battling Alzheimer’s disease, ironic in light of her famous film role.
She retired from Hollywood in 2015 after earning four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes and two Oscar nominations. Her Oscar noms included A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria, both borne of collaborations with her late husband, John Cassavetes. The duo made an indelible mark on American independent film, not just for the often revelatory end product, but also for the DIY way they made their movies.
A Woman Under the Influence was prompted by Rowlands, who wanted to delve into the difficulties faced by...
No cause of death was given, but the retired actress had been battling Alzheimer’s disease, ironic in light of her famous film role.
She retired from Hollywood in 2015 after earning four Emmy Awards, two Golden Globes and two Oscar nominations. Her Oscar noms included A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria, both borne of collaborations with her late husband, John Cassavetes. The duo made an indelible mark on American independent film, not just for the often revelatory end product, but also for the DIY way they made their movies.
A Woman Under the Influence was prompted by Rowlands, who wanted to delve into the difficulties faced by...
- 8/15/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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