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Gena Rowlands, ‘The Notebook’ Star and Renowned Actress, Dead at 94

Gena Rowlands, whose illustrious career saw her star in A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria, and The Notebook, died Wednesday at the age of 94.

Gena Rowlands, whose illustrious career saw her star in A Woman Under the Influence, Gloria, and The Notebook, died Wednesday at the age of 94. In the movie, Rowlands famously played the older version of Allie, Rachel McAdams’ character, who was also suffering from dementia. Rowlands was twice nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for her performances in A Woman Under the Influence and Gloria; she eventually received an Honorary Academy Award in 2015.

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