Alan Rickman’s ‘goodbye’ letter to Harry Potter is simply beautiful
Tributes for English stage and film powerhouse Alan Rickman have been flooding in today.
The actor, who was 69, passed away from cancer while "surrounded by family and friends."
As well as messages of shock and condolences from fans and colleagues alike, some of Alan's own quotes and messages have been doing the rounds online too.
One piece in particular, the actor's sweet goodbye letter to the Harry Potter film franchise in which he played Severus Snape, definitely brought a tear to our eye:
The letter was published in Empire magazine back in 2011, after the seventh and final film was released, and was shared by a fan on Imgur today.
"A lifetime seems to have passed in minutes," he wrote.
"Three children have become adults since a phonecall with Jo Rowling, containing one small clue, persuaded me that there was more to Snape than an unchanging costume."
Many of those who worked with Alan on Harry Potter – including JK Rowling herself – took to social media today to pay their emotional tributes:
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
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, 14 January 2016
Rest in peace, Alan.
