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AOL Build Speaker Series Presents: Alan Rickman

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Man Hold UP! 1988’s “Die Hard’ was a movie that changed the action movie game forever. Bruce Willis had a lot to with it. But every great her0 Willis’ John McClaine there’s an even greater villain – Alan Rickman’s Hans Gruber.

Sadly, the excellent British actor who played Hans has died.  His death was confirmed today by family.  The 69-year-old Rickman had been suffering from cancer.  He’s also known for his role as Professor Snape in the “Harry Potter” franchise.

HERE’S THE ONE OF BEST EXCHANGES WITH MCCLAINE  FROM THE ORIGINAL “DIE HARD” (NSFW – LANGUAGE)…