His representative in London confirmed aGuardianreport that the 69-year-old actor had lost his battle with cancer.

Instead of looking like a terrorist wearing a T-shirt and a windbreaker, why not put on a suit?

That made us opposites.

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And then I realized to my horror that Alan Rickman was in the first film, and utterly brilliant.

Nobody does sinister like Alan Rickman.

I thought, If Im going to do something, itd better be unbelievably extreme.

But Rickman was far more than just a brilliantly malevolent big screen presence.

Rickmans other film credits includeTruly Madly Deeply,Bob Roberts,Michael Collins, andLove Actually.

Rickman is survived by his wife, Rima Horton.

Those who have paid tribute to Rickman since his death was confirmed include J.K. Rowling.

He was a magnificent actor & a wonderful man.

My thoughts are with Rima and the rest of Alans family.

We have all lost a great talent.

They have lost part of their hearts.