Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
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 her director husband, John Cassavetes, and later charmed audiences in her son's tear-jerker 'The Notebook,' has died. She was 94. Rowlands' death was confirmed to CBS News by a representative for her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes. He revealed earlier this year that his mother had Alzheimer's disease.
Gena Rowlands became a seasoned actor through live television drama and tours in 'The Seven Year Itch' and 'Time for Ginger' as well as off-Broadway. Her big break came when Josh Logan cast her opposite Edward G. Robinson in Paddy Chayefsky's play 'Middle of the Night.' Her role as a young woman in love with her much older boss brought reviews hailing her as a new star.MGM offered her a contract for two pictures a year.
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