‘Pocket book’ Nicholas Sparks Reacts To Gena Rowlands Alzheimer’s, ‘Merciless Illness’

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

Nicholas says … “Alzheimer’s is such a merciless illness. On days like right now, I am reminded of Gena’s highly effective portrayal of Allie and the depth she dropped at the character. Her efficiency touched hundreds of thousands of hearts and helped convey my story to life in methods I by no means imagined.”

In fact, Gena’s character within the huge 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On social media, Nicholas shared an outdated picture of Gena and himself on the ‘Pocket book’ set alongside together with his heartfelt tribute … saying he is actually honored to have labored with “such a gifted artist.”

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

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 once they have been youthful

As we reported … Gena and Nick introduced her prognosis Tuesday through Leisure Weekly … as a part of the twentieth anniversary of the film.

Gena’s mom, actress Woman Rowlands, was additionally recognized with Alzheimer’s earlier than she died.