Actress Geena Rowlands, best known for her role in “Diary of a Passion,” has died at 94.

American actress Jeana RowlandsRecognized for his performance “Notebook” (Diario de una Pasión) and his contribution to independent cinema, died at his home at the age of 94. Indian Wells, California. The multi-award winning actress has been battling Alzheimer’s disease, her son the filmmaker confirmed. Nick Cassavetesto do TMZ.

Rowlands A prominent figure in cinema, she worked alongside her director husband John Cassavetes. Together, they created unforgettable portraits of working-class people and marginalized people in films like “A Woman Under the Influence,” “Gloria” and “Faces.”. For more than four decades, Rowlands He acted in ten films directed by Cassavasincluding “Minnie and the Moskowitzes” (1971), “Opening Night” (1977) and “Love Streams” (1984).

In broadwayDebuted and co-starred in “The Seven Year Itch”. Edward G. Robinson In “Middle of the Night,” a creation Nell Chayefsky. Her film debut was in 1958 in the romantic comedy “The High Cost of Loving”. Jose Ferrer.

Rowlands received two recommendations Oscar For her roles in “A Woman Under the Influence” (1974) and “Gloria” (1980). Both shows reflected his talent They play complex female characters with problems in societyShe herself commented Associated Press In 2015: “He (Cassavetes) had a specific and sympathetic interest in women and their problems in society”.

In addition to his recommendations Oscar, Rowlands Won three awards Primetime EmmyA Daytime Emmy And two Golden Globes. In 2015, the Academy gave him a Honorary Oscar in recognition of his career and legacy in Hollywood. In his speech, he said of the most memorable phrases: “The wonderful thing about being an actress is that you don’t just live one life, but many.”.

A new generation met Rowlands thanked her for participating in “The Notebook” (Diary of a Passion) in 2004.Directed by his son Nick CassavetesThere she played an old woman whose love is marked by a memory of the past. Her last film appearance was in 2014, in the movie “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks”, which she released. Variety.

First years Jeana Rowlands Performances include live television shows and theater tours such as “The Seven Year Itch” and “Time for Ginger.” In addition, he was present in the productions Off Broadway Before cementing his film career.

John Cassavetes And Rowlands met in American School of Dramatic Arts They got married four months later. In 1960, Cassavetes financed his first film, “Shadows”.With his save from the TV show “Johnny Staccato”.

A couple’s approach Cassavetes-Rowlands in Cinema Characterized by his rejection of the dominant studio system and his commitment to realistic and emotionally intense portraits. Together, they made a significant contribution Independent cinemaMarks a milestone in the cinematic representation of deep and authentic human stories.