‘Harry Potter’ Stars Remember Alan Rickman

A light has gone out. Veteran actor, Alan Rickman, passed away today due to cancer.He was 69 years old. The actor had dozens of film credits, known by most for his roles in movies like Die Hard, Galaxy Quest and, most famously, the Harry Potter series, where he played the mysterious (and ultimately tragic) Professor Severus Snape.

To commemorate his passing, several Harry Potter stars shared their remembrances online, including Harry Potter creator JK Rowling and stars Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and more.

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

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— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) January 14, 2016

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— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) January 14, 2016

I was at Leavesden Studios today when I heard the news. As I walked through the canteen I thought of Alan queuing up for his lunch with us mere mortals. I recalled the trailer in which he offered me some of the greatest advice I ever received about this mad profession we shared. Being back in those corridors made me remember a lot of things and I will treasure those memories all my life. He inspired my career more than he ever knew and I'll miss him.

A post shared by Matthew Lewis (@mattdavelewis) on Jan 14, 2016 at 7:07am PST