Alan Rickman has died after a battle with cancer – this is the immediate outpouring from actors and celebrities.
The actor passed away surrounded by friends after keeping the disease a secret to the public and his fans, exactly how David Bowie chose to do.
On hearing the news, Tony Parsons noted their courageousness by posting on Twitter: “You have to note Alan Rickman and David Bowie showed incredible stoicism and quiet courage in the face of the illness that was killing them.”
While Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard and the cast of Game of Thrones summed up the extent of his talent…
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
Rest In Peace Alan Rickman. Such sad news. A huge loss.
— Will Poulter (@PoulterWill) 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
You have to note Alan Rickman and David Bowie showed incredible stoicism and quiet courage in the face of the illness that was killing them.
— Tony Parsons (@TonyParsonsUK) January 14, 2016
I've always enjoyed this story of Alan Rickman bonding with a young Rupert Grint on the set of Harry Potter. pic.twitter.com/vMzaOsSB9o
— Luke Bailey (@imbadatlife) January 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/_richardmadden/status/687622347470319616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
Alan Rickman 😔
— Jacob Anderson (@jacobanderson) January 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/Dean_C_Chapman/status/687621811744411648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
The greatest ever bad guy in the best ever Die Hard. #RIPAlanRickman
— Bernard O'Toole (@BernardOToole) January 14, 2016
https://twitter.com/HistoricalPics/status/687621446923870208
https://twitter.com/laurenlaverne/status/687615770516393984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
