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 Dead: 'Harry Potter,' 'Die Hard' Actor Dies at 69 After Battle With Cancer. The world has lost another great. On Thursday, January 14, the family of British actor Alan Rickman confirmed he had died at the age of 69. The veteran actor with 68 TV and film credits to his name had been privately battling cancer, The Guardian reports.