Last night, the world received yet another heartache as beloved actor Alan Rickman passed away due to cancer at the age of 69. Swiftly, articles and tributes documenting his astounding contribution to the entertainment world from international news outlets came about.
However, the legend that surrounds Alan is still incomparable to how he was as a human being who was a friend and inspiration especially to the people he had a chance to work with. In his passing, his Harry Potter co-stars couldn’t help but to take to social media to express how they’d miss Alan in more ways the world could know. Read them all below:
J.K. 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
Jason Isaacs
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
Bonnie Wight
Alan. The energy shifted every time you walked onto set. You were an inspiration to us all. RIP
A photo posted by Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) on Jan 14, 2016 at 5:04am PST
Emma Watson
#alanrickman pic.twitter.com/4WXwnoUtM7 — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016
#AlanRickman pic.twitter.com/fwMvp0lmiX
— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016
Thank you, Professor Snape. You will be missed. Always.
[Nylon]
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