From JK Rowling to Stephen Fry, Hollywood mourns 'Harry Potter' star Alan Rickman's death

LOS ANGELES: Many celebrities including writers JK Rowling, EL James, Stephen Fry, Eddie Izzard, Michael Ball among others paid tribute to British actor Alan Rickman, who died from cancer at the age of 69.

"The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends," a family statement said today.

" Harry Potter" author Rowling led the tributes to the star, who was famous as Professor Severus Snape in the movie adaptation of the best-selling novel.

She wrote:

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

She added:

My 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.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 14, 2016

Fry wrote:

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

Popular British actor Izzard tweeted,

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

Michael Ball posted:

And now we have lost Alan Rickman. A gifted actor and lovely man. What a week. #RIPAlanRickman

— Michael Ball OBE (@mrmichaelball) January 14, 2016

Actress Lauren Laverne, tweeted sighting reference to the death of legendary English singer David Bowie, who died on Monday at the age of 69, after his 18 month long secret battle with cancer:

This week can do one. #AlanRickman

— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) January 14, 2016

Funny, smart, mesmerising and incredibly cool. Absolutely awful news. #RIPAlanRickman https://t.co/o6GC5s0VnO

— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) January 14, 2016

Poulter wrote,

Rest In Peace Alan Rickman. Such sad news. A huge loss.

— Will Poulter (@PoulterWill) January 14, 2016

"Fifty Shades of Grey" author EL James tweeted,

RIP Alan Rickman. You will be missed. #TrulyMadlyDeeply

— E L James (@E_L_James) January 14, 2016

Seth Mayers wrote:

There are few things I enjoyed more than watching Alan Rickman sigh in a movie. RIP

— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) January 14, 2016

British singer-actor Tom Fletcher wrote,

So sad to hear that we’ve lost Alan Rickman. What a brilliantly talented man. Countless amazing performances. What a sad week.

— Tom Fletcher (@tommcfly) January 14, 2016

Scottish DJ Edith Bowman tweeted,

Honoured to have spent time with the man. I was so nervous. This was just last April. Xx https://t.co/pd9JjWLEF8

— edith bowman (@edibow) January 14, 2016

British actor David Schneider posted:

He did so much brilliant work but Alan Rickman in Galaxy Quest: one of the greatest comedy performances ever. RIP pic.twitter.com/E9sNR4rG8E

— David Schneider (@davidschneider) January 14, 2016

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