Actress Gene Rowlands died at 94, after a career spanning seven decades. Her performance in "A Woman Under the Influence" is widely regarded as one of the greatest in film history.
Rowlands worked closely with husband John Cassavetes, and was considered one of the best actresses in independent American cinema. She was a two-time Oscar nominee, three-time Emmy winner, and won two Golden Globes.
After Cassavetes' death, Rowlands continued working in film. She appeared in roles ranging from soap operas to acclaimed films like "The Notebook" and "Paris, Je T'Aime."
Rowlands remarried in 2012.
Her portrayal of Alzheimer's and dementia in film became more poignant after her own diagnosis, and she was posthumously honored with awards like the Honorary Academy Award for her storytelling commitment.
Rowlands' legacy continues through the filmmakers she influenced and the stories she brought to life, as she paved the way for more nuanced female roles.
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