As fans and costars mourn the loss of actor
Alan Rickman, who passed away at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer, we're looking back on one of the British star's most memorable roles.
And how he eloquently celebrated the end of the series.
Rickman starred in dozens of films, including
Die Hard,
Sense and Sensibility, and
Love Actually, yet one of his most iconic roles was as Professor Severus Snape in the
Harry Potter series.
As
Snape, Rickman was able to bring a literary giant to life, and give
depth and complexity to a villainous character created by author
J.K. Rowling.