Gena Rowlands, the esteemed actress known for her role as the older Allie in the 2004 film The Notebook, has died at the age of 94. She passed away on Wednesday at her residence in Indian Wells, California, as confirmed by her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes. Rowlands had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past five years.

Her son had earlier discussed the profound emotional resonance between Rowlands’ personal experiences and her role in The Notebook, where she portrayed Allie’s struggle with dementia.

Gena Rowlands had a distinguished career, garnering four Emmy Awards, two Academy Award nominations, and two Golden Globe Awards, firmly establishing her legacy as a Hollywood legend.