The death of Alan Rickman

The death of Alan Rickman was a surprise not only for the fans of the actor, but also for many colleagues in the shop. The fact that the actor is seriously ill, for a long time was hiding from the public. About his diagnosis knew only the closest friends and relatives.

The cause of the death of actor Alan Rickman

The news of the death of Alan Rickman was received on January 14, 2016. Then it was said that one of the most talented British actors died in his home in London surrounded by family and friends. He was also accompanied by his wife, political figure of Rome Horton, whose marriage Alan legalized after 50 years of relations in the spring of 2015. The cause of the death of the actor was called cancer.

But many fans immediately became perplexed: the cancer of which was the cause of Alan Rickman's death, and how long the actor was sick, hiding his ailment from others. The exact cause of death, from which the actor Alan Rickman died, was pancreatic cancer . How long the actor knew about his terrible diagnosis, is still not known. There is only information that a disappointing forecast from doctors he received in August 2015. Before his death, Alan Rickman met with some of his friends, and spent a lot of time with his wife. At the time of his death, he was 69 years old.

Recall that Alan Rickman was one of the most famous British dramatic actors. Numerous roles in the theater have won him popularity, he has been awarded many of the most honorable theatrical awards and prizes. In the movie, however, Alan, in general, became famous in the roles of negative characters. So, he played the main villain in the first part of the Die Hard. He is most widely known as an actor who played the role of teacher of the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry of Hogwarts Severus Snape in a series of Harry Potter films. This role can not be called unequivocally negative, but the appearance of the professor and his rigor with the main characters more than once suggest the evil intent of this character. Alana Rickman is also known for her low velvety voice, which, according to scientists, was considered one of the most enjoyable in the world. Alan Rickman tried his hand and as a director, the productions under his supervision received very high ratings of critics, as well as famous awards.

Colleagues about the death of Alan Rickman

The sad news about the death of Alan Rickman was a surprise to his colleagues in the shop. Condolences in connection with this event were expressed publicly almost all the actors involved in the Harry Potter films. So, the performer of the role of Hermione Gainer Emma Watson wrote that despite the sadness caused by this news, she is glad that she managed to get acquainted with such a great actor and man as Alan Rickman.

Daniel Radcliffe, who played the protagonist Harry Potter, in his open condolences recalled not only the experience he had learned from a more mature and experienced Alan, but his amazing human qualities, his willingness to help, loyalty and integrity: "Alan, who I've never played pleasant characters, I've been very kind, generous, cheerful in my life, and treated myself and my achievements with humor. "

Matthew Lewis, who played the role of Neville Dolgopups, wrote about how much childhood memories he had with Alan Rickman, his work on the set and his behavior outside. For a boy who is just beginning his acting career, he has become a wonderful and inspiring example.

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In addition to colleagues on the Pottterian, as well as author of the book series, Joan Rowling, condolences to the family of Alan Rickman were expressed by such actors as Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman and Stephen Fry.