British film, TV and stage actor Alan Rickman, best known for playing Professor Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' film series, died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 69. Rickman's co-stars from the popular film franchise - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis, among others - and author JK Rowling remembered the veteran
British film, TV and stage actor Alan Rickman, best known for playing Professor Severus Snape in the 'Harry Potter' film series, died of cancer on Thursday at the age of 69 (Read more). As soon as the news broke, tributes started pouring in for the legendary actor on social media.
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Rickman's co-stars from the popular film franchise - Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis, among others - and author JK Rowling, too, remembered the veteran.
Author JK Rowling
There are no words to express how shocked and devastated I am to hear of Alan Rickman's death. He was a magnificent actor & a wonderful man.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 14, 2016
My thoughts are with Rima and the rest of Alan's family. We have all lost a great talent. They have lost part of their hearts.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 14, 2016
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)
Picture courtesy: Daniel Radcliffe's Google+ page
Daniel also shared a picture from the set of 'Harry Potter' and narrated an incident from the shoot.
Picture courtesy: Daniel Radcliffe's Google+ page
Emma Watson (Hermoine Granger)
I'm very sad to hear about Alan today. I feel so lucky to have worked and spent time with such a special man and actor. I'll really miss our conversations. RIP Alan. We love you
Posted by Emma Watson on Thursday, 14 January 2016
She also tweeted incredible quotes by Alan Rickman (which will only make you miss him more).
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— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016
#AlanRickman pic.twitter.com/e7Pyubd8qn
— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016
#AlanRickman pic.twitter.com/NFyKKsVhpJ
— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016
Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom)
James and Oliver Phelps (Weasley twins)
Shocked & sad to hear Alan Rickman has passed away. One of the nicest actors I've ever met.Thoughts and prayers with his family at this time
— James Phelps (@James_Phelps) January 14, 2016
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.
— Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) January 14, 2016
Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy)
Heartbreaking news about lovely Alan. Nobody else could be as hilarious, tragic, terrifying & truthful all at the same time #RIPAlanRickman
— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) January 14, 2016
Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)
Am not prepared for a world without Alan Rickman. Such a beautiful soul. He was so kind & generous in the moments he wasn't Snaping about.âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009d¤ï¸ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u008f
— Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) January 14, 2016
I'll also never forget how scary it was to accidentally bump into him as Snape. And how he made us love Snape so much!âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009d¤ï¸ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u008fRest in peace, Alan.
— Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) January 14, 2016
Afshan Azad (Padma Patil)
Heartbroken and devastated beyond belief right now.
— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016
The world has lost one of its greatest and kindest actors. #icon
— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016
Big hugs Potter family âÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009d¤ï¸ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u008f
— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016
From our random convos to your love of scrambled eggs to you scaring me as Snape on set-Thank you. #RIPAlanRickman ðÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u009fÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0092ÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂu00c2u0094 pic.twitter.com/0L2XrjzyFz
— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016
Warwick Davis (Professor Filius Flitwick)
So terribly sad to hear of the passing of Alan Rickman. Honoured to have shared the screen with him. #Marvin #Snape He'll be sorely missed.
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) January 14, 2016
Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
Natalia Tena (Nymphadora Tonks)
I can't believe Alan Rickman's dead. What?! Such an incredible actor, such a loss. R.I.P
— Natalia Tena (@NatTenaLady) January 14, 2016
Katie Leung (Cho Chang)
Such terrible news. And reading about him now makes me want to BE and DO better in everything. Thank you sir. #RIPAlanRickman
— Katie Leung (@Kt_Leung) January 14, 2016
Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)
Just had awful news of Alan Rickmans death. Utterly devastated. Nothing more to say at this time.
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) January 14, 2016
Stan Yanevski (Viktor Krum)
RIP Alan Rickman.It was an honor knowing and working with you. Sad,sad news :( (Snape in the Harry Potter series)
— Stan Yanevski (@StanYanevski) January 14, 2016
I'm so lost for words. I feel deep sadness and my heart is crunched up in pain.The world lost one of its greatest people. #AlanRickman
— Stan Yanevski (@StanYanevski) January 14, 2016
RIP, Alan Rickman. You'll always be missed.
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