Beloved actress Gena Rowlands, known for her role in "The Notebook," is now battling Alzheimer's disease in a heartbreaking turn of events. Her son and the director of the film, Nick Cassavetes, revealed the news while celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic romance movie. Gena portrayed a character with Alzheimer's in the film, adding a layer of authenticity to her performance. The film, based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, stars Gena alongside James Garner, Ryan Gosling, and Rachel McAdams, in a tale of love and loss. Nick expressed his pride in the film, which still resonates with audiences two decades later. Despite the personal connection to the disease, Gena's legacy as a multi-award-winning actress remains intact, having collaborated with her late husband, John Cassavetes, on several acclaimed films before retiring in 2015.