Potter Alumni React to the Untimely Passing of Alan Rickman

It’s a sad day in the Potter fandom, but the fans of the series aren’t the only ones truly affected by the incredible loss of Alan Rickman.

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

Everybody loved Alan. He was always happy and fun and creative and very, very funny. He had a great voice; he spoke wonderfully well. He was intelligent. He wrote plays; he directed a play. So he was a real man of the theatre and the stage, and that’s how I think of Alan.

Emma Thompson, courtesy of Newsweek:

Alan was my friend, […] so this is hard to write because I have just kissed him goodbye.

What I remember most in this moment of painful leave-taking is his humour, intelligence, wisdom and kindness. His capacity to fell you with a look or lift you with a word. The intransigence [that] made him the great artist he was—his ineffable and cynical wit, the clarity with which he saw most things, including me, and the fact that he never spared me the view. I learned a lot from him.

He was the finest of actors and directors. I couldn’t wait to see what he was going to do with his face next. I consider myself hugely privileged to have worked with him so many times and to have been directed by him.

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— Emma Watson (@EmmaWatson) January 14, 2016

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

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I can't believe Alan Rickman's dead. What?! Such an incredible actor, such a loss. R.I.P

— Natalia Tena (@NatTenaLady) January 14, 2016

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So terribly sad to hear of the passing of Alan Rickman. Honoured to have shared the screen with him. #Marvin #Snape He'll be sorely missed.

— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) January 14, 2016

Heartbreaking news about lovely Alan. Nobody else could be as hilarious, tragic, terrifying & truthful all at the same time#RIPAlanRickman

— Jason Isaacs (@jasonsfolly) January 14, 2016

WHAT NO THIS CANT BE TRUE https://t.co/MBDaQLAN55

— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016

From our random convos to your love of scrambled eggs to you scaring me as Snape on set-Thank you. #RIPAlanRickman 💔 pic.twitter.com/0L2XrjzyFz

— Afshan Azad (@afshan_azad) January 14, 2016

So sad to hear of Alan Rickman's passing, what a bloody wonderful actor. This has been a horrible week. 🙁

— WOL (@WillDunn_) January 14, 2016

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Goodbye Alan Rickman, so perfectly Snape. pic.twitter.com/bwQuy3m08a

— MinaLima (@minalima) January 14, 2016

Today a friend, a role model and a truly amazing person lost his battle. I have so many good memories. #Always #RipAlanRickman

— Devon Murray I 🟠 NFTARMY (@DevonMMurray) January 14, 2016

Shocked & sad to hear Alan Rickman has passed away. One of the nicest actors I've ever met.Thoughts and prayers with his family at this time

— James Phelps (@James_Phelps) January 14, 2016

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Terribly sad news about the passing of Alan Rickman. A funny and engaging person who put a shy young actor at ease when I was on HP.

— Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) January 14, 2016

Alan. The energy shifted every time you walked onto set. You were an inspiration to us all. RIP

A photo posted by Bonnie Wright (@thisisbwright) on Jan 14, 2016 at 5:04am PST

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.

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Blessed to have worked with an Icon & Legend.. Alan Rickman, who has sadly died! 🙁#AlanRickman #HarryPotter ⚡️#Snape pic.twitter.com/FDx9nZcs9b

— Tolga Safer (@tolga_safer) January 14, 2016

Absolutely devastated. Alan Rickman you will be missed #RIPAlanRickman

— Scarlett Hefner (@ScarleyByrne) January 14, 2016

#rip #alenrickman amazing actor, to have met & worked with him after watching his films growing up was a honour 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3BXOldRx04

— louis cordice (@louiscordice) January 14, 2016

Completely gutted to hear about the passing of Alan Rickman. Not only a wonderful actor and a hero of mine, but a true gentleman.

— Robbie Jarvis (@Robbie_Jarvis) January 14, 2016

I don't know what I did to deserve a friend like Alan. He looked out for me for twenty years and I loved him. I don't know what to do now.

— Sean Biggerstaff (@Seanchuckle) January 14, 2016

Devastated to hear about the passing of Alan Rickman. I had the pleasure of working with him on my first movie. A true legend and gentleman.

— Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) January 14, 2016

A bad week for the arts has become even worse. Somehow. RIP Alan Rickman

— Rohan Gotobed (@Rohan_Gotobed) January 14, 2016

Met him briefly, respected him hugely. What a loss. #AlanRickman

— Hugh Mitchell 🇺🇦 (@hughmitchell1) January 14, 2016

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I've loved Alan Rickman ever since he played Col. Brandon in SENSE & SENSIBILITY–maybe the least obviously attractive of Austen's heroes–+

— Cheryl B. Klein (@chavelaque) January 14, 2016

+ gave him both genuine goodness & depth & real sexiness. ("The air is full of spices.") & then Snape … #Always #RIP

— Cheryl B. Klein (@chavelaque) January 14, 2016

& that VOICE…. I sat in the back row of a Broadway theatre when he did PRIVATE LIVES and relished every seductive whisper & purr. Oh MAN.

— Cheryl B. Klein (@chavelaque) January 14, 2016

Such sad news about such a fantastic actor. RIP Alan Rickman.

— Freddie Stroma (@freddiestroma) January 14, 2016

Was not prepared to wake up from a short sleep to find out Alan Rickman passed away. One of the all-time greatest. Rest in peace, sir.

— Kazu Kibuishi (@boltcity) January 14, 2016

?? – THANK YOU – ?? | #AlanRickman & #DavidBowie, thank you for the art that you gave us. One of you I had the pleasure of witnessing your brilliance firsthand on a project that forever changed my life. One of you sparked my imagination by transporting me to a fantasy labyrinth far away countless times. Both of you were such a tremendously huge part of my childhood, and you continue to inspire me to be unique and true in what I do. Your performances will forever have a place in my heart, and along with the rest of the world, I attest that you will be sorely missed. Thank you for your art.

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A true acting giant and a wonderful man. You will be missed, Alan.

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