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In reply to the discussion: Alan Rickman dies at 69 [View all]Tommy_Carcetti
(43,441 posts)16. Well this has been a bummer of a week in celebrity news.
Great actor. Had an unmistakable voice. Loved him especially in Galaxy Quest.
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My sentiment exactly. I thought they were both the best at what they did.
smirkymonkey
Jan 2016
#141
Natalie Cole also died. She was an American. NatKingColes daughter who also sang.
trillion
Jan 2016
#124
Yes he could. Hans Gruber, Colonel Brandon, ghost cellist, Sheriff of Nottingham...
dorkzilla
Jan 2016
#11
I was just going to post this! One of my favorite music videos, and Rickman is so smooth!
djean111
Jan 2016
#40
WTF?!!! I don't know what I'll miss more. The great acting or the awesome voice. nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2016
#84
Call up the Oscars production team... The "In Memoriam" segment needs a lot more time this year...
cascadiance
Jan 2016
#122