As the news of the death of Alan Rickman circulates, fans of the British actor's most famous role – that of Professor Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" series – are speaking out on social media remembering the villian/hero.
Rickman gained big-screen fame first in the role as the villain Hans Gruber in "Die Hard." Rickman was a gifted actor, as well known for his work in the theater as he was for such movie roles as the sheriff of Nottingham in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves," an unfaithful husband in "Love, Actually," and as the terrifying puppet master to royalty in "Rasputin."
Rickman, who was 69, died in London Thursday.
Here is what fans are saying about the star:
The death eater who taught us that love is one of the strongest feelings that can change one's self, who taught us...
Posted by Ahmed El Medany on Thursday, January 14, 2016
From co-star Emma Watson:
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, January 14, 2016
There's always the guy that attracts you the most in every movie.In Harry Potter, for me, Snape is that one.His...
Posted by Na-Oei Decamono on Thursday, January 14, 2016
He passed away... I don't want to believe it!Good bye Professor Severus Tobias Snape, Head of Slytherin, Potions...
Posted by Hồng Phúc on Thursday, January 14, 2016
This morning, I woke up to the sad news that Alan Rickman, aka Snape, has passed away. As a girl who most definitely...
Posted by Galen Green on Thursday, January 14, 2016
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