Alan Rickman Celebrities, fans pay touching tributes to fallen star Family of the British actor confirmed, the 'Harry Potter' star died on Thursday, January 14 at the age of 69, most media outlets report.

Alan Rickman has died after losing his battle with cancer.

Family of the British actor confirmed, the 'Harry Potter' star died on Thursday, January 14 at the age of 69, most media outlets report.

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The Golden Globe-winner and two-time Tony Award-nominee , who worked on both stage and screen, is survived by his wife Rima Horton, whom he married in 2012 after a 40-year romance.

His turn as the wicked and iconic Hans Gruber in 1988's Die Hard was followed by a string of memorable screen performances in films like 'Truly Madly Deeply', 'Love Actually', 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' and 'Galaxy Quest'.

He first appeared as Severus Snape in 2001's 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', a role he continued through all eight films.

Now, Hollywood stars  and fans have began pouring their tributes to the late actor.