Sean Biggerstaffs tribute to Alan Rickman proves just how far the late actors impact reached.
I dont know what I did to deserve a friend like Alan, Biggerstaffwroteon Twitter.
He looked out for me for 20 years and I loved him.

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I dont know what to do now.
He was our fairy Godfather.
He was the whisper in the right ear at the right time.
He was the reassuring message when he sensed, always correctly, that we needed it most.
He was new head shots or carpets or travel money when times were tough.
How he found the time, let alone the will for all this is a mystery to me.
He got out that morning… and kept our theatre date.
Biggerstaff isnt the only one in connection toHarry Potterto pay tribute to Rickman.
Rowlingall shared their thoughts on social media Thursday after learning of his death.
He was a magnificent actor & a wonderful man.
Read Biggerstaffs full tribute to Rickmanhere.