These Tributes to Alan Rickman From Harry Potter Fans Will Make You Bawl Like a Baby

Actor Alan Rickman, known to many as Professor Severus Snape, died at 69 after losing his battle to cancer on Thursday. Since the news broke, fans everywhere — including the cast of Harry Potter — have taken to social media to express their sadness and memories of the beloved actor. If you grew up reading and watching the Harry Potter series, then you know how much Alan and his iconic character mean to people. So it's no surprise how visceral the reactions are from fans across the world. Read on for some of the most touching tributes out there. Tissues, please.