The root canal procedure, in simplistic terms, is designed to remove the damaged or infected nerve tissue so that the tooth iteslf can be preserved. Teeth that need root canal treatment can exhibit a wide range of symptoms from extreme throbbing pain to absolutely no pain at all.
Harry Potter star Alan Rickman, 69, 'suffered a slight stroke and then died after short battle with pancreatic cancer'. Alan Rickman's death came after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, it was claimed today after the showbiz world paid emotional tribute to the much-loved actor. The star died yesterday at a London hospital, surrounded by friends and relatives including his wife Rima, after waging a secret fight with the illness.
Alan Rickman Biography. Actor Alan Rickman was best known as the fabulously evil Hans Gruber in Die Hard and the creepy Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies. But across his long career he played the full range of good, bad and inbetween. Alan Rickman was born near London and as a child excelled at painting and art. He began a career as a graphic designer, but was drawn to acting and at age 26 won a spot at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (1972-74).