Alan Rickman's fellow actors are paying emotional tribute to the screen legend

A sad loss.

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THE SAD PASSING of actor Alan Rickman at the age of 69 was confirmed this morning.

And stars of stage and screen have been quick to pay emotional tribute to the late English actor:

What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence. He'll be sorely missed
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 14, 2016

Stephen Fry / Twitter

Oliver Phelps, who played George Weasley in the Harry Potter franchise, tweeted his praise of a legend

Terribly sad news about the passing of Alan Rickman. A funny and engaging person who put a shy young actor at ease when I was on HP.
— Oliver Phelps (@OliverPhelps) January 14, 2016

Oliver Phelps / Twitter

And Boy George regarded his appearances in Harry Potter as “genius”

Goodbye Alan Rickman. You were genius in Harry Potter.
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 14, 2016

Boy George / Twitter

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His Harry Potter co-star Daniel Radcliffe shared his thoughts on Google Plus

Alan Rickman is undoubtedly one of the greatest actors I will ever work with. He is also, one of the loyalest and most supportive people I’ve ever met in the film industry. He was so encouraging of me both on set and in the years post-Potter.

Read the full tribute here.

Dara Ó Briain referenced his iconic role in Die Hard

Not a great believer in the afterlife, but I hope, right now, Hans Gruber is sitting on a beach, earning 20%.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) January 14, 2016

Dara Ó Briain / Twitter

In a week that David Bowie was lost as well

I do not want my heroes to die!
Alan Rickman is dead & he was another hero. Alan - thank you for being with us. We are sorry you had to go
— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 14, 2016

Eddie Izzard / Twitter

This afternoon, they have been sharing their favourite memories of Rickman on screen

There are few things I enjoyed more than watching Alan Rickman sigh in a movie. RIP
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) January 14, 2016

Seth Meyers / Twitter

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And other actors have been telling of their experiences of working with him

#AlanRickman.. Auditioned me as a v young actor..he sent the most lovely, encouraging hand written note.. I still cherish it .. And him. RIP
— Kevin McKidd (@TheRealKMcKidd) January 14, 2016

Kevin McKidd / Twitter

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The memories of his many quotes have come flooding out

When Rickman got a Bafta for Robin Hood: "I'll take this as a healthy reminder that subtlety... isn't everything".
— Robert Webb (@arobertwebb) January 14, 2016

Robert Webb / Twitter

The whole acting community has come together in grief

Another legend gone, another magical man taken away to entertain the heavens, It's gonna be mighty fun up there. Rest well Alan Rickman X
— Russell Tovey (@russelltovey) January 14, 2016

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So sad to hear the news of Alan Rickman. A wonderful actor and lovely man. Tragic news.
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) January 14, 2016

David Morrissey / Twitter

And Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden mourned a friend

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And the creator of Snape himself had this fine tribute

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

J.K. Rowling / Twitter

RIP Alan Rickman :(

Written by David Elkin and posted on DailyEdge.ie

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