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.
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[@floorjanssen1912]

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

[@lucya6209]

Mine too, his memory will continue, on our screens and in our hearts

[@UnCutGameplayCYP]

+Hedwig Proud pet of Harry Potter. I know how you feel mate, most of my favorite actors are dead but that's life. This is why you should make up with people you have conflict cause you might never see them again. Life is so fragile :( Stupid doctors why didn't they find a cure for cancer :'(

[@sleazyslytherin6836]

+Hedwig Proud pet of Harry Potter. I feel you :'( such a sad day

[@mrskitkats]

I know . Also hedwig YOURE ALIVE?!

[@UnCutGameplayCYP]

Lila DiMasi I thought he was extra crispy from the blast :/

[@Chloethepikachu100]

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

[@abersan6520]

He wasn't just Snape you know

[@AlexEditz326]

@@abersan6520 smh

[@viennabanana323]

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

[@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

[@ltslay3632]

Nobody will anymore watch Harry Potter as he usually did.

[@choppinjayjay31]

english good yes

[@ShadowMask1995]

+mistermeff Yo Method Man pass us a joint in the name of Allen.

[@ltslay3632]

Im sorry as they usually did*

[@mausi3000]

+Lеts Рlay yaaasss snape's death will be even more sad for us potterheads :'(

[@michellestreater5849]

yes they will I will still watch his moves include harry potter

[@faruway]

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

[@Jem231993]

+faruway Same thoughts man, same thoughts :(

[@mensrightsedinburgh4764]

+Jeremiash Dela Cruz you are both forgetting lemmy

[@user-mh3cb5fq2n]

+faruway Yeah, oddly enough, 3 days apart and same age... weird.

[@TheGodParticle]

Don't forget Steve strange and lemmy from motorhead. Oh and rik mayall.

[@qdominika7253]

and from the same thing...fucking cancer

[@tamilask2483]

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

[@UnCutGameplayCYP]

+Tamila K I know right?!

[@Owlero]

cuz she probably doesnt even know who he is. she's just reading a script.

[@F5_cena]

@@Owlero or just disgusting in nature

[@NEX2Y_Lau]

I know so messed up she is smiling

[@castielwinchester6222]

Actually some of people deal with a sudden news with a nervous laugh.. They can't help it it is a sudden reaction

[@alecto6561]

I hate this year already

[@Kratos-005]

Me too bro, I thought 2015 was bad. Looks like 2016 is going to be even worse :( RIP Alan....

[@tovolume]

+Alecto Legends we grew up watching are slowly gone one by one, first it was Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie and now Alan Rickman, all three british died from cancer, both David and Alan are 69, while Lemmy is 70

[@god4261]

I'm loving this year, and still more to come.

[@flavioalessandro9692]

+Alecto The great ones are leaving us, and sadly we stay with crappy overrated 'artists' like Biber, Cyrus and goddamn rappers

[@silverstream233]

+Ed Hoffman bIEBER'S new songs arent that bad but i still don't like him

[@prabgoraya9332]

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

[@jojosh6778]

After all this time :,(?

[@em-ml5vt]

+Jos' drawing always. △⃒⃘

[@jduttskywalker]

+Prab Goraya one of them was a Slytherin, and he was the bravest man I've ever known.

[@GoldenLombaxGirl]

+Prab Goraya I will treasure that quote shirt I got forever.

[@marchlander1]

"Lost, but not forgotten!" (GTA 4 Billy Gray Lost MC)

[@AFGuidesHD]

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

[@dylpickle0927]

I agree

[@fiona6318]

3 people dying in a week. David Bowie, Alan Rickman, and René Angélil. And they all died from cancer :(

[@michellestreater5849]

+Fiona Mei I also the read the guy who did the voice of robin hood in the Disney version dead to

[@beancat9504]

yup powerball winners

[@fiona6318]

Michelle Streater Now way! That's just not going well!

[@ThereWillBeDuck]

Is 69 going to be the next 27?

[@KRiZTALKLEAR]

+DoctorBuster The 27 club is for musicians. Bowie got lucky. edit- Hey just realized, Trump is 69...everyone keep your fingers crossed.

[@nahonygal3034]

+DoctorBuster That's what I was thinking too

[@jessl.914]

+DoctorBuster I think so!

[@ekop1778]

+DoctorBuster NAKATOMI PLAZA KILLED HIM---- HIS TOMB IS ON THE 30TH FLOOR

[@fakerbaker1000]

+Jessica Lintner nah folk die every minute of every day! alot are 27 just like alot are 69 ! bowie was my biggest hero ever but its just a sad coincidence they both died in a short time of each other and of the same age! but I wouldn't read into it to much! great actor he was! Ireland loved him, just like Bowie! !

[@crockett888]

a truely talented man. first david bowie...now alan rickman :'(

[@tovolume]

+Andy T.Anh And Lemmy Kilmister

[@mackymac3479]

You, however, don't fit into this category as you are incapable of spelling the simplest of words.

[@tovolume]

macky mac who are you referring to? My spelling grammar is perfect

[@mackymac3479]

+Mister Who You're even more of a moron if you can't spot it.

[@tovolume]

+macky mac You could have replied with the user's name on top, i was only asking a question, and you replied harshly like a jerk

[@crazyforcoffee5950]

Can't we just use magic to bring him back?

[@captainlong1974]

+Alpha Male atabra katabra .....

[@konstantindeheljan7455]

+Alpha Male Do someone have the resurrection stone ????? omg im so sadd..

[@jduttskywalker]

+Alpha Male No magic can bring back the dead.

[@thinishakamini3980]

somebody get the freaking ressurection stone!!!!

[@sarkaniemi]

+jduttskywalker Really?! I thought it was possible...

[@Davy.J.Y]

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

[@michellestreater5849]

or Sense and Sensibility

[@SevenEllen]

+davy j.y. I'm going to be watching Love Actually. :,-)

[@Beltzer0072]

You take Harry Potter, I'll take Die Hard

[@jduttskywalker]

+davy j.y. Since i only have time for 1 movie, Im watching Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

[@QuiGonJinn1993]

+Beltzer0072 I'll take galaxy quest

[@nour2146]

We need the resurrection stone

[@lakefire9985]

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

[@ninnimynttinen2902]

After All This Time? Always.💔

[@jojosh6778]

Always

[@Suzieell]

+Ninni Mynttinen Always u.u

[@shell486]

Always.

[@kayeyeo9656]

Always.

[@ryanmorris3697]

Always

[@thora5039]

There's no Hogwarts without you Alan, rest in peace. ❤️

[@ashmac89]

Ever since I heard the news I can't stop crying. Alan Rickman will be missed. He'll be in many people's hearts always.

[@emmy9955]

I'm never going to feel the same watching Harry Potter. What a great man, and what a horrible way to start off the year. RIP Alan Rickman, may your magic ALWAYS live on. :'(

[@hannahlevenson7699]

Rest in peace Alan Rickman. You did the best job of plan Professor Snape. Nobody else could have done it as well as you. You were a great man.

[@kobwmoose]

David Bowie, died aged 69 Sunday. 4 days later Alan Rickman, died aged *69*. Donald Trump, *aged 69*. So Trumpy or another famous 69 year old is going to die in the next 4 days?

[@amirpourghoureiyan1637]

Sadly we know this year will take another great idol from us not idiots who ruin society and arts *cough cough* Niki Minaj, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber

[@sana1981]

+Amir Pourghoureiyan Justin Bieber is very talented, what you just commented was really rude.

[@0okamino]

+Parker But Tim Curry is also 69, so don't jinx it.

[@silverstream233]

+Sanaa I don't like Justin Bieber at all, but his new songs are very good

[@slksrkhrr]

Please let it be trump

[@Totallysickofonions]

His heart may not be beating, but he is in no way dead to me. Such an excellent talent...

[@Totallysickofonions]

Also, I see a lot of Harry Potter references, but let's not forget he played the best/most badass bad guy ever. Hans Gruber. 🤘🏻

[@mannypineda4313]

Raise your wands everyone. RIP Severus Snape, the bravest man we ever known.

[@nickdentoom1173]

RIP Alan Rickman. We will never forget you and your legacy lives on.

[@XJDesigns1]

This is sad news. Rip, Mr. Rickman - you'll never be forgotten.

[@yusufhelvacier2306]

Thanks for being a huge part of my life. I think I'm kinda crying rn. Rest in peace, Professor

[@harveyregistrado30]

Severus Snape😭 Anyone ?2019

[@kyloren8081]

2016, the year Cancer kills British celeberties...

[@tovolume]

+Mister Chief It started last year on December with Lemmy Kilmister of Motorhead, Lemmy is the third member of the band to pass away

[@Owlero]

+Cal B nah he had just turned 70 a few days before, still this is some weird shit

[@almirs9660]

+Mister Chief What about celine dion husband he died day before Alan. Can you believe coincidence 3 celebrities to die from cancer in such close dates i was like woah

[@almirs9660]

+Augasmic ikr so weird

[@witchplease9695]

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

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Alan Rickman is the pinnacle of a grand actor. There will never be another like him. :(

[@sumaiyahwade4143]

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

[@dieztormenta]

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

[@fireykitten9217]

"After all this time?"

[@weltraumkotze]

"Always."

[@izzy1221]

*raises wand*

[@miablack3610]

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

[@unfilterin]

"when im 80 years old and im sitting on my rocking chair.I'll be reading harry potter.And my family will say to me,"After all this time?"And I will say ALWAYS." -Alan Rickman I wish was able to live on till 80 years old....😢😢😢😢

[@unfilterin]

*he

[@caramclaney6450]

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

[@LoneWolfFullAlbums]

This news has ruined my day, can't believe we'll never get to see him again RIP the legend Mr. Rickman.

[@TheCaulfield1]

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

[@yuriscaladyenggrani2597]

Its 2020 and I still miss him😭😭😭

[@lizlaughlove101]

Wow.. I can't believe this.. May him rest in peace

[@skeptic_Todd]

omg... im crying....

[@echelongirl9685]

I can't believe it...He will be always in my heart! RIP Alan. Always

[@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.

[@cassiat4532]

Today is 5 years since he died. Time has flown. Raise your wands /*

[@multiRobaz]

First David Bowie, and now Alan Rickman. Wow what a start to 2016....

[@naomicarter2162]

I cant belive that he died I was shocked when I heard that. A fantastic actor is gone. R.I.P Alan Rickman. Thank you for all fantastic moments in the movies you gave to us.

[@lukesmith720]

First Lemmy Kilmister then David Bowie and now Alan Rickman? My god, how can it get any worse?

[@emmacole2296]

An amazing actor and good man gone far to soon. But as Professor Snape said himself "Well, it may have escaped your notice, but life isn't fair.' R.I.P Alan Rickman...you will be remembered forever. ⚡️❤️⚡️❤️

[@greysonG10]

Damn, Its 2022 and I didn't even know Professor Snape died.

[@iloveteenbeach2884]

all the potterheads are raising their wands for you Alan r.i.p

[@Meonvfloer]

Still crying 😭😭💔💔💔

[@HippyAngel001]

Rest In Peace Alan. It's Always, heartless Cancer.

[@god4261]

Yeah! now I can finally get that wizard battle I've always wanted.

[@glendaamor4017]

God you're drunk

[@alecdante99]

Go home

[@shell486]

Bye.

[@carloscolmena02]

Too Soon.

[@vettelinc]

Go away it's not funny he passed away and it's not a joke get off the internet along with your crappy sad rude jokes

[@lauraschuler1828]

im sitting here with a broken heart. Rest in Peace. We will all miss you :'( My whole friends an me are cryin here. I wish all the best to his family

[@YouKnowYongHwa]

RIP alan rickman, my favorite series wouldn't have been the same without you. Maybe it's time for a Harry Potter marathon.

[@kab4292]

What the heck 2016?!?!

[@itzdacookiesquad1851]

Alan Rickman I was wishing I could meet u ...I really live u acting Severus Snape. .....n now I'm too late ....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@sdushdiu]

...An amazingly classy and talented gentleman - who (so often) delighted in so convincingly making hate him on screen... He will be missed.....

[@summaz_]

He was, the bravest man I ever knew, and yes, after all this time *always* Gone but never forgetten RIP Alan Rickman.

[@EmmaNightingale]

I still..I can't ,I can't believe he's dead..

[@Ladyailiken]

Alan Rickman was truly one of the greatest actors of our time! He was so versatile in his roles.....He could be the worlds greatest villian to the worlds greatest comedian. He will be greatly missed!! Thank you Alan Rickman for sharing your talent with the world!!

[@ALL-rf9gl]

I can't believe they didn't even bring up his most crowning achievement work in Galaxy Quest.

[@ilovejojobows9210]

RIP Alan Rickman my very favourite actor we will miss you. The world has lost one of its best actors today❤️

[@TheFLAMEXD]

my soul just died

[@turoristo]

*My lovely Severus ;c*

[@rickdrake8742]

I'm truly heartbroken I had the honor of meeting this classy and gracious man .. From myself and all of the USA I say with a heavy heart goodnight and may your memory echo through this great stage called life :(

[@yourwetsock]

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

[@sarahr7515]

Rest in Paradise Alan Rickman. You were and still are my all time favorite actor. You will be in our hearts forever.

[@abdulsatar3965]

Who said he was in paradise?

[@fasihrehman7349]

"After all this time" ~

[@Mr_Storm_22]

"Always"

[@fasihrehman7349]

The Oncoming Storm The Bringer Of Darkness “Always”

[@dr.chaimaabaaloudj2608]

ALWAYS.

[@una860215]

You live in our heart. Always Rest in peace, dear Alan Rickman

[@maddiboyle2889]

R.I.P Alan Rickman, you will be greatly missed by people everywhere. 😭

[@ismaieladen4814]

*R.I.P Professor Severus Snape* All great icons are falling, I hope the same faith doesn't befall George R.R. Martin that would be heartbreaking.

[@williamelliott7988]

+Ismaiel Aden 0_0 Take that back! Don't you put that Juju on me!

[@joshbray7917]

+Ismaiel Aden George R. R. Martin determines who dies and who doesn't die! I bet he's killing off our favorite musicians for the lol's as well!

[@zhehancheng6193]

RIP half-blood prince T_T

[@naif4802]

RIP Alan Rickman and David Bowie.... I am a great fan of Rickman from Saudi Arabia... RIP

[@kaimerlen1305]

Wow my heart hurts and 2016 just began RIP Professor Snape ;c You will 'Always' be in our hearts

[@DecepticonZombie]

Death sucks, but at least now, God has his voice back. R.I.P Alan Rickman... (That's a reference to the movie Dogma, for those inevitable idiots that don't get things.)

[@Peamush]

+DecepticonZombie I haven't seen Dogma; I must be an idiot.

[@DecepticonZombie]

If the shoe fits...

[@god4261]

I have my voice back? wtf?

[@dakotaastro6722]

+God Your not god god is a woman

[@god4261]

HaYz CyRoGe You'e a special kind of stupid.

[@WJstudios04]

I DONT FUCKING BELIEVE

[@crazygingerbread9369]

I miss him so much 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺

[@FlowerLacedWithLove]

I can't stop crying..its not right he's amazing a big lose his Memory will always live on ❤

[@user-gn3hp3cb2s]

Rest in peace. Serverus Snape Such an Legend :') one of my favorite actor in harry potter :')

[@Sjajan]

Such a loss:-( Rest in peace, Alan Rickman

[@mrconcept]

Rip Alan. One of my favourite actors :(

[@DitechGaming]

He may died 69 but his legacy lives forever

[@Sophiemcf15]

Still breaks my heart 🥺

[@ellygreaves9793]

RIP my dear man. Great actor.

[@Ms.NIkaDM]

I'm in tears...................... :(

[@haider_javaid]

A few days ago I had to make a play about Harry Potter, and of course Professor Snape character play a big part of the play. I studied everything from the way he talks and walks for this play. I googled them until today, while I was searching for a Snape scene in Harry Potter, I stumbled upon this terrible news. I feel like giving up on writing the scripts.. This is so sad. R.I.P Alan Rickman.

[@morgomi]

"after all this time?" "always..." A.Rickman. RIP.

[@sambust3293]

From Harry Potter to Die Hard and everything in between thank you Alan Rickman, may you rest in peace.

[@genesisaviles4248]

😿Rest in peace Profesor Snape.❤

[@Ali-xu1ge]

You might not be here with us but you will be in our hearts always 😓⚡️

[@adameleliott1777]

Dear Professor Snape, we will always remember you amazing acting skills and unique voice... ALWAYS ♥ R.I.P. Alan Rickman, you were one of the most brilliant actor I've ever seen

[@lumanimi]

This is weird because David Bowie died at the age of 69 with cancer. And now Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69.

[@tovolume]

+lumanimi Lemmy Kilmister died of cancer at 70, and all three are british

[@shanem4703]

My favorite performances of his will always be in "sense & sensibility" and "Quigley down under". He was underrated in my opinion, and underutilized.

[@Ksantaaa]

We didn't know that he had cancer. He didn't want to talk about it. Strong man. Rest in peace, Alan, we will miss you.

[@anish8502]

What the hell is going on for the past 2 weeks. First Lemmy, then Bowie, now Rickman. R.I.P. all of these legendary artists. Alan was truly one of the best acting villains of all time. And Screw Cancer.

[@damiancampbell9410]

Does anyone else just wish "my magic can even put a stopper in death" was true?😢😥😢😥😭😭😭😭

[@paigengawhika7971]

R.I.P Alan Rickman 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤😭

[@foxdmulder]

All my childhood stars are departing. Rip Alan Rickman