Despite having only started his film acting career at 41, he will be remembered for so many wonderful roles in films such as Love Actually and a Bafta award-winning turn as the Sheriff in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. The star had been suffering from cancer. Avada Kedavra! #‎alanrickman

Well, it may have escaped your notice, but life isn’t fair. Death comes for all in the end. Now, there will be no more wand-waving or silly incantations in the class. As such, I think there will be no subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. R.I.P. Alan Rickman

Known for his gravelly voice and dominating presence on screen, he was perhaps most cherished among younger fans for playing deceptive hero Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films; a malicious, slithering and petty professor on the surface, but deep down driven by good. ‪#‎alanrickman

There will be no foolish wand-waving or silly incantations in this class. As such, I don’t expect many of you to appreciate the subtle science and exact art that is potion-making. However, for those select few who cherish… I can teach you how to bewitch the mind and ensnare the senses. I can tell you how to bottle fame, brew glory, and even put a stopper in death.” — Alan Rickman as Severus Snape, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Those of you who are not aware of my brilliant career as a stand up comic, I'm not aware of it either so we might well wonder what we're doing here.

I only want power so I can get books.