Fans of Harry Potter received a welcome surprise from Google on Sunday morning as Google created a stunning Google Doodle as an homage to British actor Alan Rickman. Fans took to social media to share it and remember the late beloved actor.
With his cold look and decisive demeanour, Professor Snape, is an eternal character for Potterheads. The character was brought into life by actor Alan Rickman. However, this was not the only iconic role played by the actor.
A new Google Doodle remembers the late actor Alan Rickman and celebrates the 36th anniversary of a role that is said to have launched his career.
Rickman made his debut as Vicomte de Valmont in a Broadway production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses on 30 April 1987.
Today’s (Sunday 30 April) Google Doodle commemorates this moment in the late actor’s resumé.
It was one of his first leading theatre performances, and is described by Google as being “instrumental in launching his career”.
Rickman went on to star in major films, including Die Hard (1988), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and the Harry Potter franchise as Professor Snape.
In 2016, Rickman died at age 69 from pancreatic cancer.
