Alan Rickman, the beloved British actor known for roles in Harry Potter and Die Hard, passed away on 14 January 2016 at the age of 69 after a private battle with cancer. His family confirmed he died in hospital surrounded by loved ones.
Fans will have the opportunity to see Rickman's final performances in two films scheduled for release later this year. In 'Eye In The Sky,' a thriller about drone warfare, he stars alongside Dame Helen Mirren and Aaron Paul. The film, which explores the ethics of modern combat, is set to open in UK cinemas on 8 April.
Rickman also completed voice work for 'Alice Through The Looking Glass,' the sequel to 2010's Alice in Wonderland. He voices Absolem the Caterpillar in the film, which features Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, and Helena Bonham Carter. The movie is due for release on 27 May in the UK and US.
In 'Eye In The Sky,' Rickman plays a senior military official overseeing a counter-terror mission in Kenya. The operation becomes complicated when a young girl enters the kill zone, sparking a moral and political debate at the highest levels of government.
Rickman's career spanned stage and screen, with iconic villain roles including Hans Gruber in Die Hard and Professor Snape in Harry Potter. He is survived by his wife Rima Horton, whom he married in 2012 after a 35-year relationship.
