With a few days as a buffer, words can finally piece together the heartbreaking news of the sad passing of Alan Rickman. A man of great talent was taken far too soon and that left a veil of unfortunate sorrow as close family, friends, as well as fans alike shared kind memories and words of sentiment. At a mere age of 69, the lovable actor who was known for portraying a multitude of different characters left behind cherished moments not only between himself and people who had the opportunity to call him a friend but between the lives he touched as a performer as well.

J.K. Rowling, author of the "Harry Potter" series tweeted these heartfelt messages of the late actor via her twitter account.

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Daniel Radcliffe, who played opposite Rickman as Harry Potter, shared this via his Google Plus page.

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Fans around the world shocked by the news embodied their kind words sharing what Mr. Alan Rickman done for them. Iconically known as Severus Snape of the “Harry Potter” franchise, fans expressed endearment of Snape, crediting Rickman to such a crafted and wizardry childhood—I included. Whether or not you were Snape’s number one fan, in the beginning, diminished all negativity of the once Death Eater as the Slythinern himself became a more understandable character.

Not only was Snape an astonishing portrayal of Rickman’s abilities of acting range, Rickman is recognized as bad guy, Hans Gruber, in “Die Hard” and Harry in the romantic comedy “Love Actually” among his many works.

This year actually marks the release of his last movie, Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass.” Set to be released Memorial Day, Rickman once again reprises his role as the voice of Blue Caterpillar. Among the cast once again includes Johnny Depp (Mad Hatter), Anne Hathaway (White Queen), Helena Bonham Carter (Red Queen), and Mia Wasikowska (Alice Kingsleigh).

A quote has been shared a lot recently.

"When I'm 80 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I'll be reading Harry Potter. And my family will say to me, 'After all is time?' And I will say, 'Always.'" -Alan Rickman

Although 80 was not quite reached, I have no doubt that the promise of those words will continue to ring true.

Alan Rickman will forever be Severus Snape, always for "he was probably the bravest man I [Harry Potter] ever knew." (Deathly Hallows)