Harry Potter Stars Grieve The Death Of Alan Rickman aka Severus Snape

As heart wrenching this may be, but unfortunately our dear or not so dear (as you feel about him), Alan Rickman, obviously adored as Professor Snape from the Slytherin house at Hogwarts has passed away in London. He was battling cancer and was only a month away from his 70th Birthday. While Potterheads are grieving with teary eyes, the woman who created Snape for Alan, the boys and girls who grew up around him are sad too! 

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.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 14, 2016

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.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 14, 2016

I was at Leavesden Studios today when I heard the news. As I walked through the canteen I… https://t.co/tvOqG8EfjE

— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) January 14, 2016

He wrote: 

" I was at Leavesden Studios today when I heard the news. As I walked through the canteen I thought of Alan queuing up for his lunch with us mere mortals. I recalled the trailer in which he offered me some of the greatest advice I ever received about this mad profession we shared. Being back in those corridors made me remember a lot of things and I will treasure those memories all my life. He inspired my career more than he ever knew and I'll miss him."