Alan Rickman and his wife

One of the most famous and talented British actors, Alan Rickman all his life was remarkable for the amazing consistency of his actions and commitment to the decisions made. Here and with his wife Alan Rikman lived more than 50 years, supporting in everything and guarding his wife.

Alan Rickman's relationship with Rome Horton

Wife Alan Rickman of Rome Horton was an active politician from the Labor Party, participated in parliamentary elections, and later taught economics at Kingston University. She and Alan met when he was still dreaming about an acting career, and he studied at the graphic designer at the Royal School of Art and Design, which was in Chelsea. The fact is that Alan, by his own admission, at the age of 18 did not yet perceive the acting profession as something stable. At the time of dating, the young man was 19 years old, and Rome - 18. They started dating.

In Rome, Alan found some reflection of his mother, who always supported her son and was convinced that he has great talent that will help him in life. Rome was also always on the side of her lover. She also supported him when he decided to leave the graphic designer's stable, but not too favorite craft, and start learning again, this time for an actor. Alan Rickman wrote a letter to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art asking for an audition. Having executed a monologue from "Richard III", he successfully passed the introductory tests and began to master the subtleties of acting.

In his youth, Alan Rickman and his wife met for a long time. Their romance lasted about 12 years, when they decided to come together and live together. This happened in 1977. The couple often appeared together at secular events, but more they were still a quiet life, far from full scandals and gossip of the life of celebrities. Alan Rickman and Rima Horton did not part for more than 50 years.

But the children of Alan Rickman and Rima Horton was not. This was the decision of Rome, and Alan supported his wife, as she always supported him.

Wedding of Alan Rickman and Rima Horton

Although Alan Rickman lived with Rome Horton for more than 50 years, and the relationship in their pair was stable and calm, nevertheless, they did not hurry to give their union legal force. Only in the spring of 2015 it became known that Alan Rickman and Rome Horton still married. The actor himself stated this in an interview. He said that the ceremony was held in New York and on it, except for the newlyweds, no one was present. Alan Rickman stressed that everything went very well and pleasantly, and after the wedding the newlyweds took a walk and had lunch. The actor also said that he bought a ring for his bride , but she did not wear it.

In the summer of 2015, it became known that Alan Rickman was seriously ill. He was diagnosed with cancer and made a disappointing prognosis. Like all past life, Rima Horton once again became the support and support of Alan Rickman. She took care of her husband and stayed with him until the last. Together with the actor were also his close relatives and friends.

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Alan Rickman passed away on January 14, 2016 from pancreatic cancer. His wife was present at his last moments of life, as well as at all the solemn events devoted to the memory of his wife.