Actor Alan Rickman 'dies aged 69' - BBC News

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. His agent confirmed the news to BBC News.

[floorjanssen]

I can't believe he died, It is a huge shock for me. He was my favorite actor.

[Chloethepikachu]

As a massive Harry Potter fan, I'm deeply saddened by this news. May Alan Rickman rest in peace.

[maro]

it's really sad :( he was a big part of my childhood, amazing actor and really talented, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family, may his soul rest in peace <3

[miablack]

five years today, we love you alan. you are not forgotten my bby

[ltslay]

Nobody will anymore watch Harry Potter as he usually did.

[MichiArina]

just can't believe..I didn't even know he had cancer..He was a great actor..and how am I supposed to live without his voice?! God it's so sad...R.I.P my favourite professor.

[prabgoraya]

Raise your wands! You will "always" be in our heart. RIP

[dieztormenta]

BIG lost. Never i can't forget his voice an performance. His voice... was unique. Rest in peace, respect great actor and person.

[faruway]

First, David Bowie and now Alan Rickman. I can't believe this is happening....rest in peace, Professor Severus Snape :(

[AFGuidesHD]

Hmm, 2016 hasn't gone off to a good start.

[sumaiyahwade]

I cried all day. I didn't go to school or eat. R.I.P Alan Rickman, you were my favorite professor.

[viennabanana]

"After all this time?" "Always."
R.I.P Professor Snape. 💔

[tamilask]

why is she smiling???!
RIP Alan Rickman 😭😭

[witchplease]

I still haven't gotten over Robin Williams death and now Bowie and him are gone too. My heart hurts.

[Davy.J.Y]

R.I.P Alan Rickman. Time for a watch of the Harry Potter movies in tribute of this fine actor:)

[crockett]

a truely talented man.

first david bowie...now alan rickman :'(

[TheCaulfield]

Was shocked to hear about this brilliant actor...first David, now Alan within days of each other, both 69 and of cancer...unbelievable!!..I really liked him in "Love Actually" RIP Mr Rickman xx

[caramclaney]

Wow I’m from the future 2021 😭😭 rest in peace Alan 🙏🕊🕊

[yourwetsock]

So sad he was such a great actor! I am going to watch Galaxy Quest and robin hood prince of thieves right now.

[lakefire]

One of my fave actors loved him as a kid RIP from Ireland xx