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Actor Alan Rickman Dies At 69 After Battle With Cancer

LOS ANGELES (CBS13) – British actor Alan Rickman has died after a battle with cancer.

The 69-year-old is well known for his role in the "Harry Potter" films as dark arts teacher Severus Snape.

J.K. Rowling, author of the "Harry Potter" books, tweeted her thoughts about Rickman's death.

Rickman's other film roles also included "Love Actually" and "Die Hard," among others.

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