The Funny River Fire on the Kenai Peninsula grew to consume more than 20,000 acres of the Kenai Peninsula Wildlife Refuge land Wednesday, May 21, 2014 near Soldotna, Alaska. Firefighters estimate that more than 20,000 acres have been burned in the blaze. The Funny River Fire on the Kenai Peninsula grew to consume more than 20,000 acres of the Kenai Peninsula Wildlife Refuge land Wednesday, May 21, 2014 near Soldotna, Alaska. Firefighters estimate that more than 20,000 acres have been burned in the blaze. (AP Photo/Peninsula Clarion, Rashah McChesney)
Richard Tiffany Gere (/ËÉ¡ÉªÉr/ GEER; born August 31, 1949) is an American actor and activist. He began acting in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in Looking for Mr. Goodbar and a starring role in Days of Heaven.
The star had been suffering from cancer, a statement said. He became one of Britain's best-loved acting stars thanks to roles including Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films and Hans Gruber in Die Hard. Harry Potter author JK Rowling led the tributes, describing him as a magnificent actor and a wonderful man.