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: Emma Thompson, J.K. Rowling and Others React to Actor's Death. Harry Potter and Die Hard actor Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69, his rep confirmed to ABC News. The death came as a shock to many, who took to Twitter and social media to pay their respects to the acclaimed star.