Alan Rickman: 10 Amazing facts from the life of the outstanding British actor (With Pictures)

6. He Had One Lover

Despite the occasional romantic role, none of the characters that Rickman portrayed could have had a love that equaled that of his real-life wife. Alan and Rima met in 1965 when Rickman was 19, and Rima was 18, and stayed together until Rickman’s death at the age of 69. It can be amazing to have one partner be so incredibly supportive throughout your life and who has seen you go through so many changes. Rickman confirmed that they officially got married in 2012 (so you know, after only a few years of knowing each other).