After news broke that Alan Rickman passed away from cancer, celebrities have been taking to their twitter and social media accounts to pay their respects. His family said in a statement: “The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends.” He's best known for his roles as Severus Snape in "Harry Potter" movies, Hans Gruber in "Die Hard" and the Sheriff Of Nottingham in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves." Scroll down to read the special messages and see how celebrities took a moment to mourn the British actor and say goodbye.
Ver sad. Loved his work. Another great gone too soon: Alan Rickman: an actor of singular charm & hypnotic charisma https://t.co/p6sBpdVPRZ
— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn) January 14, 2016"I think there's some connection between absolute discipline and absolute freedom." -Alan Rickman
#RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/1a054ReaKl
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) January 14, 2016Alan Rickman, querido, buen viaje. El sacaba corazones a cucharadas. Un abrazo, querido mío.
— Gael Garcia Bernal (@GaelGarciaB) January 14, 2016we lost a genius
today,
Alan Rickman.
This gentleman
redefined the
big screen villain,
forever.
RIP
©
#HansGruber
https://t.co/JCGDAvoywK
— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) January 14, 2016I'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
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, 2016Some actors you work with you will never forget. RIP The wonderful Alan Rickman xo pic.twitter.com/kIAVjA6HBY
— Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) January 14, 2016RIP Alan Rickman. You were the voice, the stage, the film, the actor, and you will be missed truly, madly , deeply. pic.twitter.com/4ZLx7JgX2V
— Selma Blair (@SelmaBlair) January 14, 2016Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. -- Alan Rickman
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) January 14, 2016David Bowie dead from cancer at 69.
Now Alan Rickman dead from cancer at 69.
Two great talents, one bloody awful disease.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 14, 2016
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