Actor Bill Paterson has said he had "no inkling of the seriousness" of Alan Rickman's illness despite visiting him just two weeks ago Actor Alan Rickman, known for films including Harry Potter, Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, has died at the age of 69, his family has said. The star had been suffering from cancer, a statement said. He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars than
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