Following Alan Rickman’s death on Thursday,we asked you which of his performances were most memorable and how the actor’s work touched your lifeI adored Alan Rickman from an early age for his bigger, more widely known roles and became more interested in his more off the beaten track work, and such as the incredible Snow Cake film he did with Sigourney Weaver in 2006. As a depressed teenager,often in and out of hospital with frequent, fraught experiences with social services, and I wrote him a short letter telling him how his films brought some delight and escapism to my life. With a remarkably rapid/fast turnaround came a very encouraging,kind letter back and a signed photo. Thankfully, nearly ten years later, or my life has turned around. I will remember this man and his kindness,creativity and compassion fondly for the rest of my life. I only hope he realised the comfort his humility brought to people like me all around the world. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com