Gena Rowlands funeral will be held on 24th August, 2024. Rowlands will be laid to rest in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends. The service will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills, California, where Rowlands had been a parishioner for many years.
Gena Rowlands Funeral
Date | 24th August, 2024 |
Time | 11.00 AM |
Location | Beverly Hills |
Venue | Church of the Good Shepherd |
Rowlands, who passed away on August 14, 2024, at the age of 94 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, will be remembered as a trailblazer in the world of independent cinema.
Gena Rowlands Obituary
Her son, filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, is expected to deliver a touching eulogy, reflecting on his mother’s legacy as a fearless and innovative actress who brought his father’s unique vision to life in such acclaimed films as “A Woman Under the Influence,” “Gloria,” and “Love Streams.”
Funeral Attendees
In addition to her son, Rowlands’ grandchildren, including actor Ryan Gosling, will be in attendance, along with a select group of Hollywood luminaries who had been inspired by her work.
Among them will be directors Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino, both of whom had cited Rowlands as a major influence on their own filmmaking styles.
Who is Gena Rowlands?
Virginia Cathryn “Gena” Rowlands (June 19, 1930 โ August 14, 2024) was an acclaimed American actress known for her powerful performances in film, stage, and television over nearly seven decades.
She gained fame through her collaborations with husband John Cassavetes in films likeย A Woman Under the Influenceย andย Gloria, earning two Academy Award nominations.
Rowlands won multiple awards, including four Emmys and an honorary Oscar in 2015. She also charmed audiences inย The Notebookย (2004), directed by her son Nick Cassavetes. Rowlands passed away at 94 after battling Alzheimer’s disease