Internet Potterheads Mourn the Loss of Alan Rickman AKA Professor Snape

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Diehard Potterheads, prepare to have your day completely ruined.

Alan Rickman, the beloved English actor who brought Professor Severus Snape to life in the Harry Potter film franchise, passed away today at the age of 69 after losing his battle with cancer.

While it is extremely, extremely sad news, Rickman leaves behind a longstanding legacy as one of the industry's best actors, having starred in other hit films like Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.

As expected, Twitter timeleines everywhere were completely filled with touching tributes to the late actor, and some of them even came from his colleagues like Harry Potter author JK Rowling and his Love Actually co-star Emma Thompson.

\u201cThere 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.\u201d
— J.K. Rowling (@J.K. Rowling) 1452781767

\u201cMy 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.\u201d
— J.K. Rowling (@J.K. Rowling) 1452782122

\u201cEmma Thompson on Alan Rickman: "Alan was my friend...this is hard to write because I have just kissed him goodbye."\u201d
— Dave Itzkoff (@Dave Itzkoff) 1452783998

\u201c#AlanRickman\u201d
— Emma Watson (@Emma Watson) 1452791275

\u201cWhat desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence. He'll be sorely missed\u201d
— Stephen Fry (@Stephen Fry) 1452776272

\u201cSo sad to hear the news of Alan Rickman. A wonderful actor and lovely man. Tragic news.\u201d
— David Morrissey (@David Morrissey) 1452777659

\u201cGoodnight Mr Alan Rickman.. Britain's Gentleman! Heartbroken X #AlanRickman\u201d
— Ceri rowlands (@Ceri rowlands) 1452793318

\u201cHigkey sad af Alan Rickman passed away\ud83d\ude15\u201d
— Danny (@Danny) 1452793318

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Alan rickman was actually my favorite actor. I'm really upset today
— Will Brendle (@spooky_bugler) January 14, 2016

\u201cRIP Alan Rickman. World is losing some good ones!\n\nGoodbye Prof Snape :(\u201d
— Ricciola Blue (@Ricciola Blue) 1452793318

Today is a sad day, indeed.

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