The famed actor, who died of pancreatic cancer in January this year, left the bulk of his £4m ($6m) fortune to his childhood sweetheart, Rima Norton. Horton joined the University of Southampton. Image: Young Rima Horton with Alan Rickman. 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. After living together since 1977, the couple chose to … His ashes were given to his wife, Rima Horton. She is the daughter of Elice Irene and Wilfred Stewart Horton.
Rickman is survived by his wife Rima Horton, whom he married secretly last year after meeting 50 years ago. 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. 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. While talking about their marriage Alan shared that, She was born on 31 January 1947 in Bayswater, London, England. 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. 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. 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. Alan Rickman 's widow has returned home following her husband's death, and asked to be left to grieve in private.