Obituary of Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

Virginia Rowlands (born June 19th, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin) was an Film Actress who was best known for working in show business with her husband John Cassavetes. Gena died on August 14th, 2024 and her death was due to issues related to Alzheimer's disease. She was quite old being 94 on her death date.

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Gena Rowlands Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Rowlands, Virginia
Common Name: Gena Rowlands
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Birth Date: June 19, 1930
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Virginia Rowlands
Occupations:
- Film Actress
- TV Actress
Active Years: 1950-2014

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

Virginia's Family Tree

Birth Name: Virginia Cathryn Rowlands
Father: Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands
Mother: Mary Ellen (née Neal)
Brother(s):

David Rowlands

Spouse/Partner:

John Cassavetes (married December 9 1929-February 3 1989, his death)
Robert Forrest (married 2012-present)

Son(s):

Nick Cassavetes (born May 21, 1959)

Daughter(s):

Alexandra Cassavetes (born September 21, 1965)
Zoe Cassavetes (born June 29, 1970)

Death Notice:

Date: August 14 2024 at age 94
Place: Indian Wells, California, United States
Cause of Death: Alzheimer's disease (related complications)

Category Tags:

Film Actress TV Actress American Born on June 19th Born in 1930 Born in Wisconsin Died in 2024 Died at age 94 Died from Alzheimer's disease

Quotable Quotes:

"A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."

"Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. "

"I would never buy Ivana any decent jewels or pictures. Why give her negotiable assets?"

"An incomparable force,Virginia Rowlands brought life and laughter to so many families during her long life. She will be deeply mourned by us all. (V)"

Is Ms. Virginia Rowlands still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.