When did Alan Rickman die?

Alan Rickman was born on February 21, 1946 and died on January 14, 2016, aged 69.

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Alan Rickman

English actor

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When did Alan Rickman die?
January 14, 2016¹
Alan Rickman was born on February 21, 1946 and died on January 14, 2016, aged 69.

Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman (21 February 1946 – 14 January 2016) was an English actor.
He was renowned for his stage and screen roles and for his distinctive deep and languid voice.
He received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and an Actor Award, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards and a Laurence Olivier Award.

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Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman (21 February 1946 – 14 January 2016) was an English actor.

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