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15th Jan 2016

Sir Ian McKellen Posts A Perfect Tribute To “Matchless” Alan Rickman

"Alan would by turns be hilarious and indignant and gossipy and generous."

Megan Cassidy

What beautiful, honest words.

Tributes for legendary actor Alan Rickman have been pouring in since his passing, and creating a perfect picture of the incredible man he was both on and off screen.

Sir Ian McKellen, who knew Rickman both as a colleague and close friend, shared a touching tribute full of poignant memories.

ALAN RICKMAN (1946-2016) There is so much that is matchless to remember about Alan Rickman. His career was at the…

Posted by Ian McKellen on Thursday, January 14, 2016

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