Alan Rickman’s widow, Rima Horton, is making sure that the late actor’s legacy continues to live on, sharing a message on the 10th anniversary of his passing.
During an appearance on BBC Breakfast (per The Independent), Horton said that her husband “had so much more to give. There were so many more things he could have done.”
Her message came as she was helping raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK, which is the disease that claimed Rickman’s life in 2016. And with that, they were auctioning off a set of the seven Harry Potter books, which were autographed by cast members, including Rupert Grint, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Thompson, and Matthew Lewis.
“Our motive is to raise money for this deadly disease, because it now has one of the highest death rates,” she said. “The biggest problem is that by the time that people find out they’ve got it, it’s too late. The symptoms are so difficult to work out. What we’re trying to do is raise money for a breathalyser test which could provide an early diagnosis. All you have to do is buy a ticket.”
Alan Rickman’s Widow Details The Inspiration Behind Her Charity Work
During an event in April 2025, Horton spoke out about why she has become so involved with the organization, Pancreatic Cancer UK.
“I got involved with Pancreatic Cancer UK because Alan died of pancreatic cancer, and Alan was only 69 and had so much more to offer the world,” she said (per The Independent), adding that she “couldn’t bear” the thought of others dying the same way her husband did as his diagnosis was a “complete shock.”
Tom Felton Shares Sweet Memories of Working With Alan Rickman On ‘Harry Potter’ Set
On the 10th anniversary of Rickman’s passing, The Guardian published numerous anecdotes from stars who worked with the actor over the years. And that included Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” series.
Felton says he was “intimidated” by Rickman when he first saw him, not because of the character he was playing, but instead because “he was the only cast member I actually recognised.” However, after getting to know him, Felton described him as “nothing but kind, genuine, seemingly unfazed by anything happening around us and always had time for everyone.”
And with that, Felton detailed Rickman’s charity work on set, explaining how “he would often have half a dozen people visit the studio each day, and would claim they were his cousins or friends.”
“Really, he was offering terminally ill children and their families a chance to see behind the curtains. He also taught me that children don’t want to meet actors, but the characters they play,” Felton continued.
