The Notebook’s Emma, portrayed by Gena Rowlands, passed away at the age of 94 following a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s.

The actress passed away today surrounded by her loved ones.

Director Nick Cassavetes, Gena’s son, revealed to the public in June that her illness was Alzheimer’s.

According to TMZ, he was present at her Indian Wells, California, home when she passed away with her family.

In June, Gena’s son revealed that she had been battling Alzheimer’s for five years and was now suffering from “full dementia.” The official cause of her death is still unknown.

Her character Allie Hamilton in The Notebook likewise suffered from Alzheimer’s.

IN MY MIND, GENENA

As word of her passing spread, followers flocked to social media to express their condolences.

The actress was featured in a photo tweeted by the prominent X account @FilmUpdates, which read, “Gena Rowlands has sadly passed away at the age of 94.”

Fans offered their sympathy in the replies.

One user wrote, “Heading to watch The Notebook tonight.”

Fourth, “It’s very depressing news. RIP,” they sobbed.

“What a talented actress!” “RIP,” wrote writer five.

“Wow, awesomely long life,” was written by someone else.

There was another who remarked, “Not my notebook, grandma.”

“This is really painful.”Rest in peace,” wrote one more person.

Gina’s Battle

In June, during the 20th anniversary celebration of The Notebook in the film business, Genea’s son discussed her personal health battle.

Nick discussed his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis with Entertainment Weekly.

“My mom has had Alzheimer’s for the last five years, and I got her to play older Allie. We spent a lot of time talking about Alzheimer’s and wanting to be authentic with it,” he said.

“Yes, she has complete dementia.” It’s now our turn because we lived it and she acted it out.

In the 2004 film, Gena portrayed an older Allie, demonstrating her battle with the illness.

Rachel McAdams portrayed Emma Stone, who was Allie’s younger self.

After the film came out, Gena commented about how crucial the role was to her, since her mother also suffered Alzheimer’s.

“This last one was especially hard because I play a character who has Alzheimer’s,” she stated in an interview with O Magazine.

“I don’t think I would have done it if Nick hadn’t directed the film; my mother and I went through that. It’s just too difficult. The film was amazing and really emotional.

The narrative of Gene

While Gena has portrayed a number of well-known characters, her most well-known part is that of Allie in The Notebook.

She performed a number of TV parts in the 1950s and 1960s before her debut film, The High Cost of Loving, was released in 1958.

Four years later, she portrayed the lead opposite Kirk Douglas and Walter Matthau in Lonely Are the Brave.

Gina also collaborated on numerous films with her late first husband, John Cassavetes, during the 1960s and 1980s.

Nick, Alexandra, and Zoe are Gena’s three children, and John is their father. 1989 saw his death.

All three of their children work as directors or actors.