“The Notebook” star Gena Rowlands, 94, has Alzheimer’s disease. Her son Nick Cassavetes, who directed the beloved 2004 rom-com, revealed his mom’s diagnosis to Entertainment Weekly on Tuesday.

The Notebook portrays the impact of dementia on relationships sensitively and emotionally. Allie's Alzheimer's diagnosis highlights the fragility of life and the power of love. Noah's unwavering hope ...

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