Brilio.net/en - The beloved British screen and stage actor has passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Rickman was only 69 years old but will be fondly remembered for his vast array of roles.
He was trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and with his deep and languid voice was often cast as the bad guy, which is far from the truth as Kate Winslet, who starred with him in Sense and Sensibility, pointed exceptionally warm and giving man.
To most, he will be remembered as the dark and mysterious Professor Snape of the Harry Potter Series. His co-stars have offered their condolonces on social media, including author J.K.Rowling who tweeted:
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
(Reported by Ivana Lucic)