I last saw him before Christmas, I had no idea he has cancer.""A RADA graduate and later Vice Chairman of the RADA Council, Alan's commitment to the Academy and our students truly knew no bounds and without him RADA would be much the poorer today.Neighbours of the star said they are very saddened to hear of his death.Rima Horton, 68, was seen arriving this afternoon at the actor's west London house in a silver people carrier as she carried some of his personal effects, including clothes and books.Another neighbour who lives in the same building as the star said: "He always smiled and said hello when I saw him. Tributes Alan Rickman and Rima Horton Rex J.K Rowling tweeted a message to Rima after Alan's death, writing: "There are no words to express how shocked and devastated I am to hear of Alan Rickman's death. He studied acting at the Royal Shakespeare Company and during the later part of his career moved utilised his distinctive voice in films such as The Boy in the Bubble and Sonnet Number 12.After three years he turned his attention to acting and wrote to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) asking them to give him an audition."He was such a lovely man, I'm so sorry to hear about his death. Rima & Alan got together in 1965 when they were studying at the Chelsea College of Arts, he was 19 at the time and she was 18, they moved in together in 1977, the couple had stayed together since that time Alan's death. Image: Young Rima Horton with Alan Rickman. She grew up in a working-class family in Bayswater along with her two siblings and went on to study at the St. Vincent de Paul primary school. After living together since 1977, the couple chose to … Rickman is survived by his wife Rima Horton, whom he married secretly last year after meeting 50 years ago. Rima Elizabeth Horton aka Rima Horton is the daughter of Elice Irene and Wilfred Stewart Horton. I had no idea about the cancer."One woman, who lived next door to Rima and Alan said: "When ever I saw him in the street I always thought he looked very well.Dr Paul Thompson, Rector at the RCA, said: "The RCA is saddened to hear of the passing of one of our most distinguished former students, Alan Rickman, who studied Graphic Design here between 1968 and 1969. But the pair started dating officially in 1977 and later lived together in London. The net worth of Rima Horton is yet to be revealed but according to some online sources, the former Labour Party councilor's net worth is believed to be more than $10 million.After the wedding in New York, we walked acros the Brooklyn Bridge and ate lunch. She was born on 31 January 1947 in Bayswater, London, England. Horton joined the University of Southampton. Its was great beacuse no one was there.
Rima Horton & Alan Rickman. [Rima Horton and Alan Rickman in 1992] It's so sad to hear about his death.He worked as a designer on the Notting Hill Herald before opening a graphic design studio called Gaphiti."During his time at the RCA he featured heavily in the life of the College.Ed Kemp, Director of RADA said: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Alan Rickman, who died this morning after a short battle with cancer."Alan's career took him on to become a celebrated actor, but last year I know that he valued his time at the RCA, saying, 'Being at the RCA was like walking across a necessary bridge to the rest of my working life.'""He will be much missed. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony, in New York City. On their big day, Rima received a $200 band as a gift from his late husband Alan. They do not share any children. His final two films, Eye in the Sky and Alice Through the Looking Glass, were dedicated to his memory, as was The Limehouse Golem, which would have been his next project. Our thoughts are with his family at this time."Rima Horton married the star last year after the childhood sweethearts spent 50 years togetherThe star's wife, who first met Alan in 1965, looked frail, tired and shaken whilst standing on the doorstep of her home in her dark black coat, as she refused to comment."He was generous with his time, his insight, his money, his experience, not only to RADA students but to young actors and theatre makers across the spectrum.He was awarded a place and attended the school from 1972-74, winning several prizes while he was there.Rickman started out as a graphic designer and attended Chelsea College of Art and Design and then the Royal College of Art (RCA).At school he excelled at calligraphy and watercolour painting at Derwentwater Junior School, where he won a scholarship to Latymer Upper School in London, where he took up an interest in drama.The 24 year old added: "I saw him before Christmas and he looked normal. She ran twice for the Labour candidate but lost both times. The two first met while Horton was 18 and Rickman was 19, at Chelsea College of Arts. The British actor, known for his roles in films such as Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Die Hard as well as the wizard film franchise, kept his fight with illness private before his death.