Gena Rowlands, Oscar-nominated 'A Woman Under the Influence' and 'The Notebook' actress, dies at 94

Making her film debut in 1958’s "High Cost of Living," Gena Rowlands went on to star in big movies for seven decades. Her role in 2004’s "The Notebook" introduced her to a younger generation. David Muir has more on her life and career.

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[schmittyconstanz]

I worked a reception one night, it was being held for Ms. Rowlands.She entered at exactly 7 pm and looked beautiful.Ir was like electricity hit every person in the room.
yes, I was starstruck, she was so vibrant.

[raulputong]

R.I.P. and bravo, Madame Gena Rowlands.🙏❤️👏

[patriciagurwitz]

What a beautiful woman❤ Loved The Notebook

[rachelfrees]

Such a great actress and one beautiful woman. ❤

[suecunningham]

A beautiful person who understood the power of love 💞🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🌻God bless you and yours

[SJJewel-fljl]

I loved all her movies. She was a phenomenal actress..and she had the most beautiful hair. Rip beautiful lady.

[deborahlangnese]

Love Gena Rowlands. She will be greatly missed. So talented. Bless her and her family. R. I. P. ❤

[stacyscooby]

Rip my condolences to the family and friends. Rest in peace.

[sniffles]

Oh my goodness. 😭 May she rest in peace. I hope that her legacy will be preserved with the utmost perseverance.

[Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

May she R.I.P. She has brought so much joy to us all. My heart is with her family and friends. Thank you for sharing such an amazing woman with us all.

[jeankroeber]

R.I.P., Ms. Rowlands. I loved seeing you in films...you were legendary. I would so enjoy seeing your work again. Thank you very much. ❤❤❤

[gloryakiepper]

I just loved her. She brought a certain dignity to every role.🎉😢❤🎉

[JereWilkerson]

She was truly a great actress. I saw here in quite a few films and television series. She will be missed. RIP DEAR LADY.

[lizzlebizzle]

What a beautiful soul. Bless her and may she Rest In Peace. 🕊😌

[cdynes]

She was flaming gorgeous in her younger days and still beautiful as she aged .

[danlundaysr.]

What a wonderful, beautiful, lady that made me feel so much better! A lady knows when to leave! That was a Lady !!!🙏❤️

[elizabetheaton]

Such a great actress and so accomplished. Thank you for everything Gena! RIP

[jeanneferguson]

Such an incredibly talented & gifted artist. RIP.😢

[hippychickrae]

From the moment I saw Gloria, I was hooked. She will be missed.

[rebeccahefner]

She was a very good actress and a beautiful lady.