‘There Are No Words’: J.K. Rowling and Other Celebrities React to Alan Rickman’s Passing
This morning, the film and theater world lost one of its favorites with Alan Rickman‘s death from cancer. Beyond his versatility in characters, the award-winning British actor was known for his baritone voice, his forays into writing and directing, and his impeccable ability to play the villain.
As the news broke of his passing, fans, former colleagues, and celebrities of all kinds took to Twitter in a global outpouring of grief and sympathy for his family and friends.
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
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
David 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
So sad to hear the news of Alan Rickman. A wonderful actor and lovely man. Tragic news.
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) January 14, 2016
Woke up in Palo Alto w/ news of Alan Rickman's death .Loved him. First David Bowie and now Alan Rickman. Very sad week. RIP.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 14, 2016
Shocked & sad to hear Alan Rickman has passed away. One of the nicest actors I've ever met.Thoughts and prayers with his family at this time
— James Phelps (@James_Phelps) January 14, 2016
Terribly sad news about the passing of Alan Rickman. A funny and engaging person who put a shy young actor at ease when I was on HP.
— Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) January 14, 2016
So sad to hear Alan Rickman has died …… Legend ?
— Grant Kirkhope (@grantkirkhope) January 14, 2016
RIP Alan Rickman. So, so sad. Another loss of someone so talented. #RIP
— Danny Miller (@DannyBMiller) January 14, 2016
Completely lost for words. #AlanRickman #legend #RIP
— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) January 14, 2016
Farewell my friend.Your kindness & generosity ever since we met in LA in 1987 & ever since is incalculable.XX pic.twitter.com/BCUkCxMFj5
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) January 14, 2016
RIP Alan Rickman. You'll be missed.
— Harry Styles. (@vHarryStyIes) January 14, 2016
Everyone who knew Alan Rickman- or worked with him or watched his brilliant performances, feels this awful loss pic.twitter.com/pKOxFYYMUM
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 14, 2016
BBC also noted how Harry Potter co-actor Michael Gambon said that Rickman was a “great friend,” and Ang Lee, who directed Rickman in Sense and Sensibility, called him a “brilliant actor” and a “great human being”.
The world will miss you Mr. Rickman.
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