Date 14/01/2016 - News People
British actor Alan Rickman has died. News of his death was confirmed to NBC News by Rickman's agent. According to Reuters, a statement from his family said the actor was surrounded by family and friends at his passing.
Rickman was trained at Britain's prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and went on to frequently play the bad guy on stage and screen. A veteran of both screen and stage, Rickman was known for his roles in "Die Hard," and "Love Actually." But millions came to know him from his role as Dark Arts teacher Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" films, where he played the teenage wizard's nemesis and occasional ally.
