Google Honors Alan Rickman with Emotional Doodle, Harry Potter Fans Share Memories with ‘Always’

Fans of the late Alan Rickman were touched on Sunday by a Google Doodle in his honor. The doodle paid tribute to the British actor, who was renowned for his portrayals of complex and nuanced characters such as Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and Hans Gruber in Die Hard. Rickman's career spanned film, theater, and television, and he received numerous awards throughout his lifetime, including a Tony, a Golden Globe, and an Emmy.

On the day in 1987, Rickman starred in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, a Broadway play that marked a turning point in his career. His performance as the anti-hero Le Vicomte de Valmont garnered critical acclaim and earned him a Tony award. However, Rickman was also known for his ability to play more sensitive and vulnerable roles, such as in the films Truly Madly Deeply and Love, Actually.

Many Harry Potter fans were devastated when Rickman passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2016, and his legacy has continued to inspire admiration and respect from audiences around the world. Some fans even shared Rickman's famous line from the films, "always," as a tribute to the actor.

In addition to his acting career, Rickman was also known for his intellectual curiosity and his interest in the creative process. He once revealed that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had given him a piece of information about his character, Snape, that helped him to approach the role in a more nuanced and complex way.

Despite his passing, Rickman's legacy lives on, and his fans continue to celebrate his life and work. On Sunday, social media was filled with messages of remembrance and appreciation for the beloved actor, and many shared their favorite films and performances as a way of honoring his memory.