RIP - Music world pays tribute after death of Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman dies of cancer - music world pays tribute, Texas

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Tributes have started to flood in after the tragic news that acting legend Alan Rickman has died from cancer.

The Harry Potter, Die Hard, Dogma, Love Actually and Robin Hood screen icon's death was confirmed by representatives today (Thursday 14 January) - stating that the BAFTA, Golden Globe and Emmy-winning stage and cinema legend passed away “surrounded by family and friends”.

His death comes at the age of 69 from cancer - the same age and disease that took David Bowie from us this week, just weeks after Motorhead icon Lemmy lost his battle to cancer too. Please join us in saying:

Dear Cancer... #AlanRickman #Bowie #Lemmy pic.twitter.com/xyfm2RmpOq
— Gigwise (@Gigwise) January 14, 2016

As well as his countless acclaimed and beloved film roles, Rickman also starred in Texas' videos for 'In Demand' and later 'Start A Family' - check them out below:

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Now, the world of music has come out to pay their respects to the late, great, screen star.

Alan Rickman. A true and kind soul. I will miss you my friend. My love and thoughts are with you Rima X
Posted by Texas on Thursday, 14 January 2016

RIP Alan Rickman 💔
— Gerard Way (@gerardway) January 14, 2016

All the beauty we have lost this week. There was never justice. Goodbye Alan Rickman. We shall miss you.
— Alison Moyet (@AlisonMoyet) January 14, 2016

This week can do one. #AlanRickman
— Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne) January 14, 2016

What an awful week. Sad to hear of the death of another legend & talent, Alan Rickman. pic.twitter.com/FYnfmntX8V
— O2 Academy Brixton (@O2academybrix) January 14, 2016

Alan Rickman was great in Die Hard. Like Berkoff in Rambo, I bet he took the piss out of Willis off camera. RIP
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) January 14, 2016

And now Alan Rickman? Seriously? Another of my favourite men. Gah 😢
— Jo Whiley (@jowhiley) January 14, 2016

I used to be on nodding terms with Alan Rickman, used to see him all the time when I walked my dog in Holland Park
— CallingAllAstronauts (@CAA_Official) January 14, 2016

This week has just been terrible 😩 we love you Alan Rickman, the best wizard there ever was. pic.twitter.com/uC4BZXtnpL
— Luke Friend (@LukeFriendMusic) January 14, 2016