Harry Potter fans have come out in full force pay tribute to Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling's books.
The news that Rickman had passed away at the age of 69 broke on Thursday. And in the hours since, fans have been sharing beautiful artwork of Snape on Instagram to celebrate one of his most iconic roles.
BONUS: 5 moments that made us love Alan Rickman's Severus Snape
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I didn't finish the HP series until years after the last book. Didn't want it to be over. #alanrickman 's Snape in the movies was the Snape in the book tho. #sketch #sketchbook #illustration #art #colorpencils #ink #drawing #doodles #harrypotter #hp #snape #professorsnape A photo posted by @kodysandwich on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:24am PST
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Sometimes the most powerful teachers come to our lives with a face not so friendly. Their methods and procedures appear stern and severe. Their hearts cloaked with pain. Not even a smile. But their impact. Hard. Their truth melts all. They show that brightest of light sometimes come from the darkest corners. Their love purer than the innocent laughter of the infant. They appear dead. Were they alive? "After all these years? Always"#alanrickman #RIP #respect #thankyou #harrypotterforever #artlife #amatuerartist A photo posted by Rashmi Das (@_natural_mess) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:22am PST
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A small tribute to one of the best actors that ever lived. #alanrickman #always A photo posted by 한나 (@hannalingard) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:18am PST
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"If only life could be a little more tender and art a little more robust." -Alan Rickman A photo posted by Nader Makki - نادر مكي (@nadermakki) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:18am PST
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Bringing our favorite villains to life was his passion. #bookstomovies #alanrickman #villains #harrypotter #herrickdl A photo posted by Herrick District Library (@herrickdl) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:15am PST
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Rip #alanrickman A photo posted by 下水道的丸老 (@psychemaru) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:15am PST
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Let us all raise our wands for the half blood prince. A one of a kind man, we will miss you Alan Rickman. #alanrickman #rip #alanrickmanforever A photo posted by Whitney Austin Williams (@whitneyawilliams) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:13am PST
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You really gonna miss me my little Snapey #sketchbook #sketching #sketchy #severussnape #alanrickman #alanrickmanforever #ripalanrickman #draw #dessin #doodle #drawing #art A photo posted by Hélène (@master_louse) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:06am PST
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And as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears. “After all this time?” “Always,” said Snape. - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows @albertusjsukardi . . . #pencilsketch #blackandwhite #ripAlanRickman #harrypotter #snape #severussnape #alanrickman A photo posted by Cresentia Vania Sukardi (@cresentiavsukardi) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:12am PST
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#alanrickman A photo posted by Monika Ziarek (@monika_ziarek) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:11am PST
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#hogwarts#hairyman#portrait#anime#art#artist#face#draw#drawing#illustration#darkhair#leatherjacket#marvelcomics#dccomics#physique#manga#muscle#inks#sketch#fashionillustration#random#blackandwhite#teacher#study#harrypotter#alanrickman#severussnape#sketch_dailies A photo posted by Ihor Loboda (@igloinor) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:10am PST
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One of the greatest actors of my childhood. "After all the years?" "Always." - Alan Rickman #professorsnape #alanrickman #snape #rip #hogwarts #severussnape #halfbloodprince #rickman #actor #harrypotter #restinpeace #slytherin #potterhead #magic #lillypotter #great #art #drawing #artwork #sketch #illustration #draw #moritz_hgr_art A photo posted by M O R I T Z H E I G W E R (@moritz_hgr) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:07am PST
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#rip #AlanRickman #artist #harrypotter A photo posted by Carlos (@paper_art_gallery) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:12am PST
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Always!.. Forever in my heart!.. #always #alanrickman #alanrickmanforever #harrypotter #severussnape A photo posted by Nurefşan (@_bebelac_) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:06am PST
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#alanrickman #harrypotter #snape A photo posted by @vmed666 on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:06am PST
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My tribute to #alanrickman , the best bad guy in film #harrypotter #snape #art #artwork #tribute #artist #paint #painting #photo #photography #streetart #popart #graff #graffiti #popart #portrait #instaart #acrylic #wizard #Dublin #Ireland #rip #design #drawing #villain A photo posted by PAN (@therealpan) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:03am PST
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"- After all this time? - Always" (c) Farewell, professor Snape. #rip #AlanRickman #SeverusSnape #HarryPotter #art A photo posted by Вероника Медведева (@veronika_beorn) on Jan 15, 2016 at 7:02am PST
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Professor severus snape R.I.P A photo posted by Samia Al Homsi Dagher (@samiahdagher) on Jan 15, 2016 at 3:27am PST
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Farewell... #ripalanrickman #alanrickman #severussnape #always #snape #portrait #art #alcoholicrattlesnake #harrypotter A photo posted by Alcoholicrattlesnake Oksana (@alcoholicrattlesnakeart) on Jan 15, 2016 at 6:55am PST
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''Death comes for us all in the end.'' #RIP #AlanRickman #SeverusSnape 1946 - 2O16 A photo posted by Salma (@shsdraws) on Jan 15, 2016 at 6:52am PST
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I know it's a bit late but I had too draw him. Alan Rickman was(still is) an amazing actor and human being. He will be greatly missed by not only me, but beloved ones, people who only knew him through the TV screen and of course, people who got to know him through Severus Snape. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten 1946-2016 #ripalanrickman #alanrickman #severussnape #snape #harrypotter #rip #drawing #graphite #art A photo posted by Annie (@art_in_solitude) on Jan 15, 2016 at 6:52am PST
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#afterallthistime #always #severussnape #alanrickman #restinpeace A photo posted by J U L I A (@jikey283) on Jan 15, 2016 at 6:17am PST
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"Always!" A photo posted by Kerby Rosanes (@kerbyrosanes) on Jan 14, 2016 at 6:20am PST