The Most Heartbreaking Celebrity Deaths Of 2016

Alan Rickman

The world lost the incredibly brilliant and misunderstood character of Professor Snape on January 14 of this year. Beloved actor Alan Rickman suddenly passed away just months after his cancer diagnosis. The public was shocked and heartbroken.

Although Severus Snape was significantly one of the most notable roles that Rickman played, his work in Truly, Madly, Deeply, Love, Actually and his iconic role as Hans Gruber in Die Hard will forever be part of his acting legacy. With loved ones and friends at his bedside, Alan died with the world loving him and the energy he brought to cinema. Rest in peace, Alan.