Remembering Alan Rickman

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British actor Alan Rickman died of cancer today, January 14. He was 69, the same age as British musician David Bowie, who also died of cancer on January 10. Rickman was best known to most young people for playing Professor Severus Snape, Hogwarts potions master, in the eight Harry Potter films. The three young actresses of Harry Potter all paid tribute to Rickman on via Twitter today.

#AlanRickman pic.twitter.com/fwMvp0lmiX
- Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016

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- Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 14, 2016

Some Twitter trolls accused Emma of exploiting Rickman's death to promote her feminist campaign. I wish they get back under their damn bridges. Emma also retweeted tributes from several other Potter actors.

Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley, posted on her Instagram account: "Alan. The energy shifted every time you walked onto set. You were an inspiration to us all. RIP." accompanied by a photo of Rickman as Snape. I can't link to it because Instragram doesn't allowed their content to be embedded on other websites.

Am not prepared for a world without Alan Rickman. Such a beautiful soul. He was so kind & generous in the moments he wasn't Snaping about.❤️
- Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) January 14, 2016

I'll also never forget how scary it was to accidentally bump into him as Snape. And how he made us love Snape so much!❤️Rest in peace, Alan.
- Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) January 14, 2016

And other young actresses who remembered Rickman:

Alan Rickman!? The voice , the talent, the presence... He will be missed.
- Camilla Belle (@CamillaBelle) January 14, 2016

Ow. These ones hurt. Rest in Peace Alan Rickman.
- Rowan Blanchard (@rowblanchard) January 14, 2016

Sir #AlanRickman.........?
An honor to share scenes, talks, experiences w/this extraordinary man, stunned & deeply saddened at this moment 💔
- Eliza Dushku (@elizadushku) January 14, 2016

Could today be cancelled so we can all marathon the Harry Potter films? Please?
- Jodelle Ferland (@jodellemicah) January 14, 2016

"If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust." - Alan Rickman
- Isabelle Fuhrman (@isabellefuhrman) January 14, 2016

The quote that Isabelle shared became a popular one on social media in the wake of Rickman's death.

gone too soon but the characters he brought to life on screen will live w us forever #RIPAlanRickman #SeverusSnape 💔 https://t.co/ohUrnnJXwi
- Emma Fuhrmann (@EmmaFuhrmann) January 14, 2016

Today I woke up with a text from my mom that instantly brought tears to my eyes and pain to my heart. RIP Alan Rickman❤️
- Sammi Hanratty (@SammiHanratty1) January 14, 2016

Thank you for sharing your magic with us #AlanRickman You were truly one of the greats and will be sorely missed. 💔 #SnapeForever
- Tina Majorino (@tinamajorino) January 14, 2016

I am literally speechless about Alan Rickman. My thoughts and heart are with his family ❤️
- Laura Marano (@lauramarano) January 14, 2016

I just found out that Alan Rickman died. May a part of my childhood rest in peace with him. 😢
- China Anne McClain (@chinamcclain) January 16, 2016

In complete shock that Alan Rickman has passed.. What a talent, RIP
- Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) January 14, 2016

In shock. You were such a talent... Rest in peace. #AlanRickman #legend
- Willow Shields (@WillowShields) January 14, 2016