Rima Horton, the widow of Alan Rickman, has spoken about the actor's final months following his secret battle with cancer. Rickman died at the age of 69 on 14 January 2016, surrounded by family and friends. The couple had been together for 35 years before marrying secretly in New York in 2012.
Rickman kept his illness private, with only close family and friends aware of his condition. His brother David confirmed that he passed away in hospital. The type of cancer was not disclosed. Horton has since reflected on the actor's courage and the support he received from loved ones during his final months.
Tributes poured in from colleagues, including Emma Thompson, who said she had 'just kissed him goodbye' hours before his death. J.K. Rowling called him 'a magnificent actor and a wonderful man,' while Daniel Radcliffe described him as 'one of the greatest actors I will ever work with.' Rickman's legacy includes iconic roles in films such as 'Die Hard,' 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,' and the 'Harry Potter' series.
