Pelakon watak Profesor Snape filem Harry Potter, Alan Rickman meninggal dunia

Pelakon veteran Britain, Alan Rickman, yang memainkan watak Profesor Snape dalam siri filem popular Harry Potter meninggal dunia pada usia 69 tahun, kata ejennya pada Khamis.

Menurut media tempatan, beliau meninggal dunia akibat kanser.

Kematiannya juga mengejutkan ramai pihak, termasuk editor-editor hiburan, peminat dan rakan-rakan industri hiburan.

Mendiang pernah memenangi anugerah Golden Globe, Emmy, dan Bafta.

What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence. He'll be sorely missed
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 14, 2016

I do not want my heroes to die! Alan Rickman is dead & he was another hero. Alan - thank you for being with us. We are sorry you had to go
— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 14, 2016

Devastated to hear about the passing of Alan Rickman. I had the pleasure of working with him on my first movie. A true legend and gentleman.
— Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) January 14, 2016

Alan Rickman always played a fantastic part in his films...Die Hard, Harry Potter & Love Actually to name 3 ... All great characters.. RIP /p>— George (@GJS2411) January 14, 2016

Pelakon terkemuka berkenaan sering membawa watak antagonis termasuk sebagai watak Syerif Nottingham dalam filem Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves dan juga sebagai watak pengganas Hans Gruber dalam filem Die Hard.