Harborough brother of late Hollywood star Alan Rickman speaks out ahead of actor's diaries being released

 The diaries have been combined into book  Madly Deeply which is set to be released on October 2.

The Harborough brother of late Hollywood star Alan Rickman has spoken out ahead of the actors diaries being released as a book .The diaries have been combined into book  Madly Deeply  which is set to be released on October 2.And while brother Michael Rickman is yet to read the book  he is looking forward to its release later this year.

The 74 year old who lives in Medbourne and was very close to the Die Hard and Harry Potter actor, said The book has been put together by Alans wife Rima who has worked with the publisher looking through his 18 diaries to decide what they want to include in the book. It has taken a long time to do because there were so many diaries. I am looking forward to reading it. Alan wrote wonderfully well and also directed along with acting, so I am sure it will feature lots of recollections of his time on set. Its not only going to contain his thoughts but some of his drawings too as he was a gifted artist who studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design and the Royal College of Art.

A book launch is set to be held at the British Film Institute in October with Michael and other family attending the event.He has welcomed news it will include a presence from charity Pancreatic Cancer UK   the illness his brother died of.And the Harborough district councillor for the Nevill ward expects the event will also be attended some of his late brothers co stars.

He said At the launch there will also be a screening of  Truly Madly Deeply and I am sure his former co stars will attend. Its a kind of tribute to him. Emma Thompson and Sir Ian McKellen both spoke at his funeral so I am expecting they will go along with some of the Harry Potter cast .High level tennis coach Michael previously taught at Vanderbilt Raquet Club in London and Sheen Lawn Tennis Club. He was also recognised as the best racquet stringer in the world for many Wimbledon champions and was previously asked to carry out the role at the US Open.