Alan Rickman Passes Away at 69 - Social Media Reacts to the Death of a Legend
Its shaping up to be a bad week for British icons as, following the tragic death of David Bowie earlier this week, actor Alan Rickman has sadly passed away at the age of 69 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
A statement released by Rickman's family announced the devastating news:
"The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends."
So, as the news broke of Rickman's passing earlier today, fans took to social media to voice their adoration and respect for the undeniably talented performer.
Twitter tributes will likely do little to ease the heavy hearts of Rickman's family and friends, but maybe seeing just how loved and respected he became in life will help them deal with their pain in some small way.
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"The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends."
So, as the news broke of Rickman's passing earlier today, fans took to social media to voice their adoration and respect for the undeniably talented performer.
Raise your wand for Alan Rickman, the great Severus Snape. pic.twitter.com/tQm5o0Sumy
— The Weasleys ⚡ (@LifeAtTheBurrow) January 14, 2016
What a sad week for the arts. Alan Rickman is one the greatest actors of our generation. The world is now an little less talented. 😔
— Jessica Revell (@jessvrevell) January 14, 2016
One of the greatest movie villains of all time, Hans Gruber. RIP Alan Rickman. pic.twitter.com/kvijaMMkjU
— Jay Caruso (@JayCaruso) January 14, 2016
He played the villain so well, but today Alan Rickman will be remembered as a hero! #RIP #AlanRickman
— Henry Fraser (@henryfraser0) January 14, 2016
first david bowie and now alan rickman? what is going on? seems like all of the magic on earth will soon be gone.
— Alexander DeLeon (@bohnes) January 14, 2016
Twitter tributes will likely do little to ease the heavy hearts of Rickman's family and friends, but maybe seeing just how loved and respected he became in life will help them deal with their pain in some small way.
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