Tributes are flooding in on social media after the shock passing of actor Alan Rickman.
A respected star of stage and screen, 69-year-old Alan died after a battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends a statement said.
The Englishman was known for his iconic role as Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter franchise starring alongside Irish actors Evanna Lynch, Brendan and Domhnall Gleeson.
Taking to Twitter, a number of well-known Irish faces have paid their respects to the Die Hard actor, including his Harry Potter co-star Devon Murray.
Today a friend, a role model and a truly amazing person lost his battle. I have so many good memories. #Always #RipAlanRickman
— Devon Murray (@DevonMMurray) January 14, 2016
Another huge actor sadly taken away, an Icon and a Legend.. Rest in Peace #AlanRickman pic.twitter.com/DOw89zRFtB
— Colin Morgan (@Colinwebsite) January 14, 2016
Gutted about alan rickman!!! What a wonderful actor!!
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) January 14, 2016
— Ruth Bradley (@ruthbradley49) January 14, 2016
RIP Alan Rickman. “Loxley! I’m going to cut your heart out with a spoon!” One of the greats. pic.twitter.com/tzCFdIHhJG
— Eoghan McDermott (@eoghanmcdermo) January 14, 2016
Oh no… Not Alan!! ? This week can suck the back of ’em! And so can buckin’ cancer!! It can BUCK AFF an all! ?? #AlanRickmanRIP
— Bronagh Waugh (@bronaghwaugh) January 14, 2016
Thank you for inspiring us Mr Rickman…so many electric performances even the Texas music video. Especially that! ?https://t.co/oCnxU7ML7W
— Bronagh Waugh (@bronaghwaugh) January 14, 2016
Goss.ie caught up with the late star last March at the screening of his film A Little Chaos where he shared his love for Ireland.
