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"The Notebook" star diagnosed with Alzheimer's after alter ego had disease
Legendary actor Gena Rowlands, who played the senior version of Allie Hamilton in The Notebook, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Allie also battled the disease in the 2004 film, a role the 94-year-old star shared with Rachel McAdams, who …