Celebrities flood social media with tributes to Alan Rickman

There are no words to express how shocked and devastated I am to hear of Alan Rickman's death. He was a magnificent actor & a wonderful man.

—@jk_rowling

So terribly sad to hear of the passing of Alan Rickman. Honoured to have shared the screen with him. #Marvin #Snape He'll be sorely missed.

—@WarwickADavis

RIP Alan Rickman (Severus Snape - Harry Potter series). It was an honor knowing and working with him. Sad,sad news. :(

—@StanYanevski

Just had awful news of Alan Rickmans death. Utterly devastated. Nothing more to say at this time.

—@chrisrankin

Shocked & sad to hear Alan Rickman has passed away. One of the nicest actors I've ever met.Thoughts and prayers with his family at this time

—@James_Phelps

Terribly sad news about the passing of Alan Rickman. A funny and engaging person who put a shy young actor at ease when I was on HP.

—@OliverPhelps

What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence. He'll be sorely missed

—@stephenfry

Everyone who knew Alan Rickman- or worked with him or watched his brilliant performances, feels this awful loss pic.twitter.com/pKOxFYYMUM

—@MiaFarrow

Goodbye Alan Rickman. You were genius in Harry Potter.

—@BoyGeorge

There are few things I enjoyed more than watching Alan Rickman sigh in a movie. RIP

—@sethmeyers

David Bowie dead from cancer at 69. Now Alan Rickman dead from cancer at 69. Two great talents, one bloody awful disease.

—@piersmorgan

Woke up in Palo Alto w/ news of Alan Rickman's death .Loved him. First David Bowie and now Alan Rickman. Very sad week. RIP.

—@katiecouric

I do not want my heroes to die! Alan Rickman is dead & he was another hero. Alan - thank you for being with us. We are sorry you had to go

—@eddieizzard