‘Notebook’ Nicholas Sparks Reacts To Gena Rowlands Alzheimer’s, ‘Cruel Disease’

“The Notebook” creator Nicholas Sparks is lamenting Gena Rowlands‘ battle with Alzheimer’s — feeling for her and her household, and enthusiastic about the unhappy parallel to the basic e book and film.

Nicholas says … “Alzheimer’s is such a cruel disease. On days like today, I’m reminded of Gena’s powerful portrayal of Allie and the depth she brought to the character. Her performance touched millions of hearts and helped bring my story to life in ways I never imagined.”

After all, Gena’s character within the massive 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 picture of Gena and himself on the ‘Notebook’ set alongside together with his heartfelt tribute … saying he is really honored to have labored with “such a talented artist.”

He is additionally sending ideas and prayers to Gena and her household, together with her son, Nick Cassavetes, who directed “The Notebook.”

Bear in mind … the film stars James Garner as Duke, — Noah’s alias — who visits Allie and recounts their love story … which, after all, additionally starred Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as Noah and Allie after they had been youthful

As we reported … Gena and Nick announced her diagnosis Tuesday by way of Entertainment 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.