who played professor snape in harry potter
The legendary actor who won millions of fans worldwide as Professor Severus Snape has died of cancer. Alan Rickman's portrayal of Professor Severus Snape won him acclaim. Alan Rickman, best known as the scowling Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films, died of cancer Thursday at age 69. The British actor, also known for his roles in Galaxy Quest, Die Hard and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, was surrounded by family and friends in London when he died, according to the Guardian.