"Somewhere in heaven, St. Peter is asking 'Name'? In precise diction, the reply is 'Alan Rickman. It's on page 394.'" Tributes to the late Alan Rickman are pouring in, following the announcement of his death today. The legendary actor passed away aged 69 following a battle with cancer, leaving a gaping hole in the acting world. People have praised not only his acting skills, but his incredible character offscreen in their tributes.

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What desperately sad news about Alan Rickman. A man of such talent, wicked charm & stunning screen & stage presence. He'll be sorely missed

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 14, 2016

#AlanRickman ALWAYS in my heart. ?⚡️? pic.twitter.com/1vysMJzFr3 — Alice Venturi (@AlicelikeAudrey) January 14, 2016

Everyone who knew Alan Rickman- or worked with him or watched his brilliant performances, feels this awful loss pic.twitter.com/pKOxFYYMUM

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 14, 2016

Raise your wands one last time to the absolute legend of a man that is Alan Rickman. RIP Professor Snape ?? pic.twitter.com/dfvkpxYRPE — OLLY MARMON (@Olly_Marmon) January 14, 2016

#AlanRickman.. Auditioned me as a v young actor..he sent the most lovely, encouraging hand written note.. I still cherish it .. And him. RIP

— Kevin McKidd (@TheRealKMcKidd) January 14, 2016

I do not want my heroes to die! Alan Rickman is dead & he was another hero. Alan - thank you for being with us. We are sorry you had to go — Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) January 14, 2016

Completely lost for words. #AlanRickman #legend #RIP

— Sam Claflin (@samclaflin) January 14, 2016

A true love lasts a lifetime. #always #AlanRickman — Yana (@Just_Yana) January 14, 2016

Going to have to explain to my son that Professor Snape has really passed away. How much of a dude was #AlanRickman ?!

— Nihal Arthanayake (@TherealNihal) January 14, 2016

Rip Alan Rickman, you will be missed ? pic.twitter.com/m7dBf41K0S — Genevievers (@realGpadLover) January 14, 2016

I once stepped out of old my flat on Kingsland High St & bumped straight into Alan Rickman. Me: You're Alan Rickman! Alan Rickman: I know.

— Paul Vickery (@TheFilthyTab) January 14, 2016

So sad about Alan Rickman! Oh man, he was one of my faves. If you've never seen "Truly Madly Deeply"...Do! RIP to a great talent. — Rob Benedict (@RobBenedict) January 14, 2016

Ah lads. RIP Alan Rickman. The best Dev that ever was. pic.twitter.com/qGFTh3xheK

— Rubber Bandits (@Rubberbandits) January 14, 2016

The greatest ever bad guy in the best ever Die Hard. #RIPAlanRickman — Bernard O'Toole (@BernardOToole) January 14, 2016

"I am the character you are not supposed to like." – Alan Rickman But we LOVED him! #RIPAlanRickman pic.twitter.com/73VxserQbo

— Harry Potter World (@PotterWorldUK) January 14, 2016

Everyone who knew Alan Rickman- or worked with him or watched his brilliant performances, feels this awful loss pic.twitter.com/pKOxFYYMUM — mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 14, 2016

You have to note Alan Rickman and David Bowie showed incredible stoicism and quiet courage in the face of the illness that was killing them.

— Tony Parsons (@TonyParsonsUK) January 14, 2016