Potter Alumni React to the Untimely Passing of Alan Rickman
It’s a sad day in the Potter fandom, but the fans of the series aren’t the only ones truly affected by the incredible loss of Alan 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
Everybody loved Alan. He was always happy and fun and creative and very, very funny. He had a great voice; he spoke wonderfully well. He was intelligent. He wrote plays; he directed a play. So he was a real man of the theatre and the stage, and that’s how I think of Alan.
Emma Thompson, courtesy of Newsweek:
Alan was my friend, […] so this is hard to write because I have just kissed him goodbye.
What I remember most in this moment of painful leave-taking is his humour, intelligence, wisdom and kindness. His capacity to fell you with a look or lift you with a word. The intransigence [that] made him the great artist he was—his ineffable and cynical wit, the clarity with which he saw most things, including me, and the fact that he never spared me the view. I learned a lot from him.
He was the finest of actors and directors. I couldn’t wait to see what he was going to do with his face next. I consider myself hugely privileged to have worked with him so many times and to have been directed by him.
I’m very sad to hear about Alan today. I feel so lucky to have worked and spent time with such a special man and actor. I’ll really miss our conversations. RIP Alan. We love you
Posted by Emma Watson on Thursday, January 14, 2016
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— Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016
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Just had awful news of Alan Rickmans death. Utterly devastated. Nothing more to say at this time.
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) January 14, 2016
I can't believe Alan Rickman's dead. What?! Such an incredible actor, such a loss. R.I.P
— Natalia Tena (@NatTenaLady) January 14, 2016
Such terrible news. And reading about him now makes me want to BE and DO better in everything. Thank you sir. #RIPAlanRickman
— Katie Leung (@Kt_Leung) January 14, 2016
So terribly sad to hear of the passing of Alan Rickman. Honoured to have shared the screen with him. #Marvin #Snape He'll be sorely missed.
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) January 14, 2016
Heartbreaking news about lovely Alan. Nobody else could be as hilarious, tragic, terrifying & truthful all at the same time#RIPAlanRickman
— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) January 14, 2016
WHAT NO THIS CANT BE TRUE https://t.co/MBDaQLAN55
— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016
From our random convos to your love of scrambled eggs to you scaring me as Snape on set-Thank you. #RIPAlanRickman ? pic.twitter.com/0L2XrjzyFz
— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016
So sad to hear of Alan Rickman's passing, what a bloody wonderful actor. This has been a horrible week. 🙁
— Kip Kasper (@WillDunn_) January 14, 2016
Alan Rickman. Terribly sad
— Lee Ingleby (@leeingleby) January 14, 2016
Goodbye Alan Rickman, so perfectly Snape. pic.twitter.com/bwQuy3m08a
— MinaLima (@minalima) January 14, 2016
Today a friend, a role model and a truly amazing person lost his battle. I have so many good memories. #Always #RipAlanRickman
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) 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
Not Alan, too. Cancer, you horrid bastard.
— Anna Shaffer (@anna_shaffer) January 14, 2016
I remember sitting with Alan Rickman at lunch and literally being able to feel talent throbbing from him, it was so terrifying & wonderful.
— Anna Shaffer (@anna_shaffer) January 14, 2016
Am not prepared for a world without Alan Rickman. Such a beautiful soul. He was so kind & generous in the moments he wasn't Snaping about.❤️
— Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) 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
RIP Alan Rickman (Severus Snape – Harry Potter series). It was an honor knowing and working with him. Sad, sad news. 🙁
Posted by Stanislav Yanevski (Станислав Яневски) on Thursday, January 14, 2016
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Blessed to have worked with an Icon & Legend.. Alan Rickman, who has sadly died! ?#AlanRickman #HarryPotter ⚡️#Snape pic.twitter.com/FDx9nZcs9b
— Tolga Safer (@tolga_safer) January 14, 2016
Absolutely devastated. Alan Rickman you will be missed #RIPAlanRickman
— Scarlett Byrne (@ScarleyByrne) January 14, 2016
#rip #alenrickman amazing actor, to have met & worked with him after watching his films growing up was a honour ? pic.twitter.com/3BXOldRx04
— louis cordice (@louiscordice) January 14, 2016
Completely gutted to hear about the passing of Alan Rickman. Not only a wonderful actor and a hero of mine, but a true gentleman.
— Robbie Jarvis (@Robbie_Jarvis) January 14, 2016
I don't know what I did to deserve a friend like Alan. He looked out for me for twenty years and I loved him. I don't know what to do now.
— Sean Biggerstaff (@Seanchuckle) 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
A bad week for the arts has become even worse. Somehow. RIP Alan Rickman
— Rohan Gotobed (@Rohan_Gotobed) January 14, 2016
Met him briefly, respected him hugely. What a loss. #AlanRickman
— Hugh Mitchell (@hughmitchell1) January 14, 2016
Absolutely saddened to hear of the passing of Alan Rickman. I was lucky enough to meet him and spend a couple of hours talking about Snape.
— Alec Hopkins (@alecmhopkins) January 14, 2016
Alan invited me onto set so that I could study his performance and then discuss the character with him. And it was completely his idea
— Alec Hopkins (@alecmhopkins) January 14, 2016
He was so so kind, and such a great person in my eyes for taking the time to help me out. He will truly be missed
— Alec Hopkins (@alecmhopkins) January 14, 2016
I've loved Alan Rickman ever since he played Col. Brandon in SENSE & SENSIBILITY–maybe the least obviously attractive of Austen's heroes–+
— Cheryl B. Klein (@chavelaque) January 14, 2016
+ gave him both genuine goodness & depth & real sexiness. ("The air is full of spices.") & then Snape … #Always #RIP
— Cheryl B. Klein (@chavelaque) January 14, 2016
& that VOICE…. I sat in the back row of a Broadway theatre when he did PRIVATE LIVES and relished every seductive whisper & purr. Oh MAN.
— Cheryl B. Klein (@chavelaque) January 14, 2016
Such sad news about such a fantastic actor. RIP Alan Rickman.
— Freddie Stroma (@freddiestroma) January 14, 2016
Was not prepared to wake up from a short sleep to find out Alan Rickman passed away. One of the all-time greatest. Rest in peace, sir.
— Kazu Kibuishi (@boltcity) January 14, 2016
A true acting giant and a wonderful man. You will be missed, Alan.
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