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Rima Horton Honors Alan Rickman, Fundraises for Cancer Detection

1/30/2026

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Rima Horton marked the 10th anniversary of Alan Rickman's death by speaking about his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rickman was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer six months before his death at age 69.
Horton is fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK to develop a breath test for early detection.
Horton said chemotherapy extended Rickman's life but did not cure him, and she cited that 25% survive one year post-diagnosis in the UK.

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Rima Horton marked the 10th anniversary of Alan Rickman's death by speaking about his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Rickman was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer six months before his death at age 69.
Horton is fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK to develop a breath test for early detection.
Horton said chemotherapy extended Rickman's life but did not cure him, and she cited that 25% survive one year post-diagnosis in the UK.