Veteran British actor Alan Rickman, who played the role of Professor
Snape in the Harry Potter films among many others, has died aged 69, his
agent said on Thursday.
Rickman was well known for his film portrayals of villainous
characters including the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of
Thieves, and was also a leading stage actor. British media said he had
been suffering from cancer.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com