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Remembering Alan Rickman: 5 unforgettable roles

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MANILA, Philippines – The world won't soon forget beloved actor Alan Rickman, who has died of cancer at age 69

Known for portraying nefarious, fearsome villains, the theater and film giant leaves behind a storied career, having entertained legions of fans of all ages. 

Let's take a look at just a few of his memorable roles. 

Who could forget his work as the complex, mysterious Severus Snape in the Harry Pottermovies? 

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His Snape was full of simmering, curling intensity, with shades of contained pain and fury.

He appeared with veteran actress Emma Thompson in a number of films. In Potter he was Snape while she played Professor Trelawney. In Sense and Sensibility, Rickman played Colonel Brandon while Emma played Elinor Dashwood. 

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And later, they would reunite to play married couple Harry and Karen in Love Actually

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Rickman shot to international fame in 1988 playing the German terrorist mastermind Hans Gruber, Bruce Willis's adversary, in Die Hard.

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Rickman did a memorable turn as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the 1991 blockbuster Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

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His performance earned him a BAFTA, Britain's film awards, for best supporting actor.

Rickman also won a Golden Globe for best actor in a miniseries or television film for the title role in Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny (1996).

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These are just a few of many inspiring, diverse roles that Rickman took on in his lifetime. What were your favorites? Let us know in the comments below. – with reports from AFP/Rappler.com

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