“The Pocket book” creator Nicholas Sparks is lamenting Gena Rowlands‘ battle with Alzheimer’s — feeling for her and her household, and interested by the unhappy parallel to the traditional e book and film.
Nicholas says … “Alzheimer’s is such a merciless illness. On days like immediately, I am reminded of Gena’s highly effective portrayal of Allie and the depth she dropped at the character. Her efficiency touched tens of millions of hearts and helped deliver my story to life in methods I by no means imagined.”
In fact, Gena’s character within the huge display adaptation of Nicholas’ well-known romance novel battles the identical illness she’s now dealing with in actual life.
On social media, Nicholas shared an previous photograph of Gena and himself on the ‘Pocket book’ set alongside together with his heartfelt tribute … saying he is really honored to have labored with “such a proficient artist.”
Alzheimer’s is such a merciless illness. On days like immediately, I am reminded of Gena’s highly effective portrayal of Allie and the depth she dropped at the character. Her efficiency touched tens of millions of hearts and helped deliver my story to life in methods I by no means imagined. I am really honored to have… pic.twitter.com/b0hHtrsFhA
— Nicholas Sparks (@NicholasSparks) June 26, 2024
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He is additionally sending ideas and prayers to Gena and her household, together with her son, Nick Cassavetes, who directed “The Pocket book.”
Bear in mind … the film stars James Garner as Duke, a resident in a nursing dwelling telling Allie a love story … which, in fact, additionally starred Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as Duke and Allie once they had been youthful
As we reported … Gena and Nick introduced her analysis Tuesday by way of Leisure Weekly … as a part of the twentieth anniversary of the film.
Gena’s mom, actress Girl Rowlands, was additionally identified with Alzheimer’s earlier than she died.
Gena retired from performing in 2015 after incomes 4 Emmy awards, 2 Golden Globes, and a couple of Oscar nominations … and Nicholas says he’ll all the time cherish her legacy in movie.
