Alan Rickman, giant of British film and theatre, dies at 69

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Alan Rickman, giant of British film and theatre, dies at 69​

Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69.
The star was suffering from cancer, his family said.
He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars thanks to roles including Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and Hans Gruber in Die Hard.
He also won a Bafta Award for playing the Sheriff of Nottingham in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
A family statement said: "The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends."

Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and Die Hard actor, dies aged 69 - BBC News

 

[RAJNI]

Rickman and Juliet Stevenson met the Queen in 2000



What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman.

A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence.

He'll be sorely missed

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[Spartan 117]

Rest in Peace Alan Rickman. Your contribution to the cinema will never be forgotten.

 

[neox3d]

A giant has fallen...you will be remembered.

 

[shahbakht]

An immensely talented actor. Will be missed.

He set the bar high for villains.

 

[MadDemon]

Good bye Professor Snape. You will be missed a lot.

 

[NaNoW]

Prof. Snape...nooooo

why is this thread stickied tho ..

 

[jack]

Very sad to hear......He was a very gifted actor.....RIP

 

[manigamer]

he was truly an exceptional actor and theater legend.....

sad to hear of this news. didn't even knew he had cancer

 

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Man this week can fuck off right now