Nicholas Sparks, the author of “The Notebook,” is expressing his sorrow at the fact that Gena Rowlands is battling Alzheimer’s disease. He is feeling sorry for her and her family, and he is contemplating the tragic connection between the famous novel and the movie.
What Nicholas has to say is that Alzheimer’s illness is a really harsh condition. The dramatic representation of Allie that Gena gave, as well as the depth that she added to the character, is something that comes to mind on days like today. My narrative was brought to life in ways that I could not have imagined thanks to her performance, which moved the hearts of millions of people.
In the film version of Nicholas’s well-known romance book, Gena’s character, of course, fights against the same illness that she is now dealing with in her own life.
Using social media, Nicholas posted a sincere tribute along with an old picture of himself and Gena on the set of “Notebook.” In the photo, Nicholas said that he is very proud to have worked with “such a talented artist.”
Additionally, he is extending his thoughts and prayers to Gena and her family, particularly her son Nick Cassavetes, who directed “The Notebook.”
It is important to keep in mind that James Garner plays the role of Duke, Noah’s pseudonym, who pays Allie a visit and tells their love story. Remember that Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling also played Noah and Allie when they were younger in the film.
As we previously reported, Gena and Nick made the announcement of her diagnosis on Tuesday via Entertainment Weekly. This announcement was made in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the film.