Actor Alan Rickman, known most notably for his role as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter series, has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.
“The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends,” his family said in a statement to the BBC.
Aside from his portrayal of Snape, Rickman also held famous roles in Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves, Love, Actually, Die Hard as Hans Gruber and in the new CBGB as club founder Hilly Krystal.
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling remembers Rickman:
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, 2016
My thoughts are with Rima and the rest of Alan's family. We have all lost a great talent. They have lost part of their hearts.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 14, 2016
We remember Rickman as a captivating actor in every role he pursued. Leave your best memories of Rickman in the comments.