Alan Rickman dead

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14-01-2016, 08:42 PM
Henrie

Alan Rickman dead

Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and Die Hard actor, dies aged 69 - BBC News

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Alan Rickman, Harry Potter and Die Hard actor, dies aged 69

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Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard, Truly Madly Deeply and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69.

The star was suffering from cancer, his family said.
He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars thanks to roles including Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and Hans Gruber in Die Hard.

He also won a Bafta Award for playing the Sheriff of Nottingham in 1991's Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
A family statement said: "The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends."
14-01-2016, 08:43 PM
ChiangMai noon

owch

that's a shame

wonderful voice
loved him as snape

my wife really fancied him too
14-01-2016, 08:43 PM
sabang

Oh, what a shame- one of my fave character actors (always the bad guy). RIP, died too young.
14-01-2016, 08:47 PM
Mr Earl

Not to disparage their passing away would it not be a public service to know what kind of cancer afflicted these guys like Bowie and Rickman?
Seems to be a media taboo to discuss reality.
14-01-2016, 08:51 PM
thaimeme

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Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

owch

that's a shame

wonderful voice
loved him as snape

my wife really fancied him too

Surprised and saddened as well.
Always like his ability to create a variety of characters and roles - easily comfortable with the heavy as well as the light-hearted.

RIP
14-01-2016, 10:13 PM
nidhogg

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Not to disparage their passing away would it not be a public service to know what kind of cancer afflicted these guys like Bowie and Rickman?
Seems to be a media taboo to discuss reality.

Bowie was reportedly liver cancer. No idea on rickman as of yet.
14-01-2016, 11:12 PM
harrybarracuda

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Not to disparage their passing away would it not be a public service to know what kind of cancer afflicted these guys like Bowie and Rickman?
Seems to be a media taboo to discuss reality.

Why would it be a "public service" to invade the family's privacy?
14-01-2016, 11:56 PM
Looper

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Originally Posted by sabang

RIP, died too young.

69 is the new 27
15-01-2016, 03:47 AM
Mr Earl

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Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

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Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Not to disparage their passing away would it not be a public service to know what kind of cancer afflicted these guys like Bowie and Rickman?
Seems to be a media taboo to discuss reality.

Why would it be a "public service" to invade the family's privacy?

Clearly you haven't thought about it have you!

Cancer is a serious epidemic.

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There is an epidemic of cancer today. One in three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer, often before the age of 65.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/19/op...8287.html?_r=0
15-01-2016, 06:47 AM
Humbert

How does one come by such a distinctive voice? Great character actor. RIP