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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."
Harry Potter actor James Phelps, who played Fred Weasley, said on Twitter he was "shocked and sad" to hear the news. He wrote: "One of the nicest actors I've ever met. Thoughts and prayers with his family at this time."
His twin brother Oliver Phelps, who played George Weasley, added: "Terribly sad news about the passing of Alan Rickman. A funny and engaging person who put a shy young actor at ease when I was on HP."
TV star and Bafta ceremony host Stephen Fry wrote: "What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm and stunning screen and stage presence. He'll be sorely missed."
Actor David Morrissey also paid tribute. He said: "So sad to hear the news of Alan Rickman. A wonderful actor and lovely man. Tragic news."
He made his TV debut in 1978's Romeo and Juliet
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Rickman and Juliet Stevenson met the Queen in 2000
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The London-born star began his career in theatre, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, before winning roles in TV dramas like Smiley's People and The Barchester Chronicles in the 1980s.
He became best known for playing screen villains - including the role of Judge Turpin opposite Johnny Depp in 2007's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street as well as the likes of Hans Gruber and the Sheriff.
But he showed his gentler side in films like 1990's Truly Madly Deeply, 1995's Sense and Sensibility and Love Actually in 2003.
He earned Bafta nominations for his roles in Truly Madly Deeply, in which he played Juliet Stevenson's ghost lover, and for playing Colonel Brandon alongside Kate Winslet in Sense and Sensibility.
He got another Bafta nomination for portraying the calculating Eamon de Valera in 1996's Michael Collins.
The following year, he won a Golden Globe for best actor in a miniseries or television film for the title role in Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny.
Die hard movie pa lang, tumatak na sa isip ko yung boses niya.
ReplyDeleteSOBRANG AFFECTED MUCH AKO NUNG NALAMAN KO ITO HINDI NAMAN AKO HARRY POTTER FAN!!! but still nakanood ako and nakakaiyak pa din!!! Huhuhu
DeleteAy oo! siya pala yun! magaling na actor talaga ito!
Delete11:43 same here. Love ko sobra alan rickman. Rip.
Deletesad..no more Professor Snape..:(
ReplyDeleteloved him in sense and sensibility. great casting right off the book.
DeleteGoodbye Severus Snape :(
ReplyDeleteI will miss his character.
Delete"After all this time?"
ReplyDelete"... Always."
RIP Alan Rickman 💔
Raise your wands for Alan Rickman. Always.
ReplyDeleteHuhu,naiyak ako! Rip professor snape :(
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ReplyDeleteSnape!
ReplyDeleteRIP Alan Rickman.
ReplyDeleteSTILL CRYING BCOS OF THIS. I hope you're with Lily now Snape. "After all this time?" "Always" RIP, I love you!!!
ReplyDeleteNapaiyak ako nung nalaman ko 'to. Andun sya sa fave movie ko na love actually and harry potter series. RIP Alan Rickman.
ReplyDeleteProf. Snape,nimbus 2000 will take you somewhere. Hold on tight and don't ever drop your wand.
ReplyDelete-a 30-ish potter head
Ewan ko pero your comment hit me hard teh. Teary eyed ako.
DeleteParang mga icons ang namamayapa this early part ng 2016. David Bowie, Kuya Germs, Cielito del Mundo
ReplyDeleteMarami pa ang sunod sunod na! Dahil malapit na!
Deleteang creepy mo anon 1227!!
DeleteNaiyak ako dun sa story nya sa Harry Potter. Damang dama ko yung sakit nung namatay sya don tapos ngayon eto... :(( May he rest in peace.
ReplyDeletethe villain you love and hate at the same time. Harry Potter movies wouldn't have been as great if it weren't for his flawless performance. :(
ReplyDeleteTrue! From villain to hero.
Deleteof Love Actually one of my favorite movies
ReplyDeleteMovies talaga? Rip prof snape :(
DeleteTama naman si 11:37 ah! Wag na kasing magpakagrammar nazi, makiramay na lang.
DeleteOne of the favorite po ang sinabi anon 1:53 so movies talaga..
DeleteI really admire his great emotional strength to go through the ordeal privately. Kasi normally other celebrities if not commoners would instantaneously blurt it out as soon as results came in, solicited sympathies to build courage of their own, just saying. May coming movie pa nga sya but most of his coworkers were oblivious to his state of health. Thank you for gracing the silver screens, mr. Rickman
ReplyDeleteKorek! Iba sya. Mas pinili nyang wag ipaalam sa lahat na nahihirapan sya, kinakaya nyang labanan yun ng walang suporta ng fans. Nakakabilib! What a strong man he is!! Rest in peace, Professor! #WandsUp
Deletethank you...
ReplyDeleteSad to hear this, another quintessential English gentleman gone too soon. RIP.
ReplyDeleteGone too soon. So heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteThe most beloved villain with the most memorable voice. RIP, Prof Snape.
ReplyDeleteyou will be missed terribly
DeleteFan of Prof Snape
Wands raised high for the man who never stopped loving. :(
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the wonderful characters you brought to life onscreen. God speed, kind sir.
ReplyDeleteWands lit up high for you, Sir rickman! You are not just prof severus snape, you were also the sheriff of nottingham, rasputin, blue catterpillar... You are #always
ReplyDeleteI can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death. Sad.
ReplyDeleteSo long professor snape.
ReplyDeleteSo long professor Snape. The spell you've invented, Sectumsempra, will always be the baddest spell in HP.
ReplyDeleteSuch a versatile actor.. i also remembers him on the movie love actually.. may you rest in peace, Alan Rickman.
ReplyDeleteTo the Half-blood Prince, Rest in peace. You will be missed.
ReplyDeleteReality 'Avada Kedavra-ed' the life out of Alan Rickman. But to me and to the multitude of Muggles raised by Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, you will ALWAYS be our Severus Snape.
ReplyDeleteRest in magical peace, Half-Blood Prince.
Reality 'Avada Kedavra-ed' the life out of Alan Rickman. But to me and to the multitude of Muggles raised by Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, you will ALWAYS be our Severus Snape.
ReplyDeleteRest in magical peace, Half-Blood Prince.
Wands up for Professor Snape :(
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Mr. Rickman. And thank you also for your good portrayal as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter Movies.
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