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November 5, 2025
Heartfelt Revelation: ‘The Notebook’ Star Gena Rowlands Faces Alzheimer’s Battle
In "The Notebook,'' actress Gena Rowlands played Allie Calhoun with Alzheimer's. Gena's son, the film's Director, reveals Gena now has Alzheimer’s — just like her character did on screen. Kaylee Hartung reports, while Dr. Tara Narula discusses the latest on Alzheimer's. (Video)
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Tragic! Wish they could find a cure, surely it’s possible. But it’s all about the money.