MANILA, Philippines – Many fans and and members of the entertainment industry mourned the death of actor Alan Rickman, who died on Thursday, January 14. (READ: British actor Alan Rickman dies)
Alan was best known – especially to younger fans – as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter series, but he also played many other roles, including Harry in Love Actually and Absolem the Caterpillar (voice) in Alice in Wonderland. (READ: JK Rowling, 'Harry Potter' cast remember Alan Rickman)
Following his death, his co-stars, members of the industry, and fans took to social media to express their grief and condolence. (READ: Remembering Alan Rickman: 5 unforgettable roles)
Here are their tributes to the actor:
Sir Ian Mckellen
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Jk Rowling
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.</p>— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) <a href="https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/687642690301890560">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.</p>— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) <a href="https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/687644178113802240">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Emma Thompson, who played Sybill Trelawney in Harry Potter, and also starred opposite Rickman in Love Actually, doesn't have any social media accounts, but managed to get a message out on Twitter anyway. She coursed her message through New York Times reporter David Itzkoff.
Emma said,
"Alan was my friend and so this is hard to write because i have just ksised him goodbye.
"What I remember most in this moment of painful leave-taking is his humor, intelligence, wisdom, and kindness. His capacity to fell you with a look or lift you with a word. The intransigence which 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 form him. He was the finest 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 wiht him so many times and to have been directed by him.
"He was the ultimate ally. In life, art, and politics. I trusted him absolutely.
"He was, above all things, a rare and unique human being and we shall not see his like again."
Jamie Campbell Bower
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.</p>— Jamie Campbell Bower (@Jamiebower) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jamiebower/status/687628145122492416">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Stephen Fry
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence. He'll be sorely missed</p>— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) <a href="https://twitter.com/stephenfry/status/687619639971561472">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Sir Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in some of the Harry Potter films, told BBC Radio 4: "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."
Oliver Phelps
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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.</p>— Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) <a href="https://twitter.com/OliverPhelps/status/687625703865610240">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>{/source}
Hugh Jackman
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alan Rickman. Incredible actor and director. Above all, the most generous, funny, loving friend to us. <a href="https://twitter.com/Deborra_lee">@Deborra_lee</a> and I will miss you so .</p>— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/687653118193090560">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>{/source}
James Phelps
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">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</p>— James Phelps (@James_Phelps) <a href="https://twitter.com/James_Phelps/status/687618581102751744">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>{/source}
Charlie Sheen
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">we lost a genius today, Alan Rickman. This gentleman redefined the big screen villain, forever. RIP © <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HansGruber?src=hash">#HansGruber</a> <a href="https://t.co/JCGDAvoywK">https://t.co/JCGDAvoywK</a></p>— Charlie Sheen (@charliesheen) <a href="https://twitter.com/charliesheen/status/687637277359521792">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Playbill
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP Alan Rickman. He will forever be in our hearts. <a href="https://t.co/oUXYo3qcwA">pic.twitter.com/oUXYo3qcwA</a></p>— Playbill (@playbill) <a href="https://twitter.com/playbill/status/687625816725975040">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Justin Guarini
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our hearts are broken. Thank you for sharing your talent with us <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlanRickman?src=hash">#AlanRickman</a> We will miss you <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Always?src=hash">#Always</a></p>— Justin Guarini (@JustinGuarini) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinGuarini/status/687621824469954560">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Jeremy Corbyn
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Very sad to hear that Alan Rickman has passed away. One of the greatest actors of his generation. My thoughts are with his family & friends</p>— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) <a href="https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/687616249275244545">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Anne Hathaway
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Piers Morgan
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Bowie dead from cancer at 69. Now Alan Rickman dead from cancer at 69. Two great talents, one bloody awful disease.</p>— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href="https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/687620288977178630">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Warwick Davis
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So terribly sad to hear of the passing of Alan Rickman. Honoured to have shared the screen with him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marvin?src=hash">#Marvin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Snape?src=hash">#Snape</a> He'll be sorely missed.</p>— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) <a href="https://twitter.com/WarwickADavis/status/687635912491167744">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Eddie Izzard
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I do not want my heroes to die! Alan Rickman is dead & he was another hero. Alan - thank you for being with us. We are sorry you had to go</p>— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) <a href="https://twitter.com/eddieizzard/status/687619750533410816">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Mia Farrow
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Everyone who knew Alan Rickman- or worked with him or watched his brilliant performances, feels this awful loss <a href="https://t.co/pKOxFYYMUM">pic.twitter.com/pKOxFYYMUM</a></p>— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) <a href="https://twitter.com/MiaFarrow/status/687633906112311296">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Selma Blair
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP Alan Rickman. You were the voice, the stage, the film, the actor, and you will be missed truly, madly , deeply. <a href="https://t.co/4ZLx7JgX2V">pic.twitter.com/4ZLx7JgX2V</a></p>— Selma Blair (@SelmaBlair) <a href="https://twitter.com/SelmaBlair/status/687638101166927872">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Douglas Booth
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Devastated to hear of Alan Rickman's passing. This week Britain has lost two of it's greats, far too young. <a href="https://t.co/C7CrtR0Ryx">pic.twitter.com/C7CrtR0Ryx</a></p>— Douglas Booth (@DouglasBooth) <a href="https://twitter.com/DouglasBooth/status/687630719686946822">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Gary Valenciano
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Always enjoyed watching his work. RIP Alan Rickman. I wish it didn't end too soon. God bless you family thru this <a href="https://t.co/s5eVRzmldy">pic.twitter.com/s5eVRzmldy</a></p>— GARY VALENCIANO (@GaryValenciano1) <a href="https://twitter.com/GaryValenciano1/status/687630596890214400">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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National Theatre
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A true legend of stage and screen. Alan Rickman, RIP. <a href="https://t.co/VbpSOi7e5X">pic.twitter.com/VbpSOi7e5X</a></p>— National Theatre (@NationalTheatre) <a href="https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre/status/687622917153271808">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Danny Miller
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP Alan Rickman. So, so sad. Another loss of someone so talented. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a></p>— Danny Miller (@DannyBMiller) <a href="https://twitter.com/DannyBMiller/status/687620791698112512">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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BAFTA
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are deeply saddened to learn that Alan Rickman has passed away: <a href="https://t.co/73Hz0Koxgb">https://t.co/73Hz0Koxgb</a> <a href="https://t.co/Eqlign7IDb">pic.twitter.com/Eqlign7IDb</a></p>— BAFTA (@BAFTA) <a href="https://twitter.com/BAFTA/status/687621587529543682">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Peter Greste
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RIP Alan Rickman - extraordinary actor and gentleman. Here's shameless Rickman selfie @ the WH correspondents dinner <a href="https://t.co/BaFk0kyGuZ">pic.twitter.com/BaFk0kyGuZ</a></p>— Peter Greste (@PeterGreste) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterGreste/status/687639131351072768">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Boy George
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– Rappler.com
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