Jon Snow apologises for ‘tasteless’ One Foot In The Grave joke during Alan Rickman report
JON SNOW has apologised for the “tasteless” joke he made during the Channel 4 news report on the death of Alan Rickman.
Jon Snow apologises for 'tasteless' joke during Alan Rickman report
The film legend, best-known for his performances in Die Hard and the Harry Potter films, passed away on Thursday of pancreatic cancer aged 69, surrounded by his friends and family.
His companion Richard Wilson appeared on Channel 4 news to reflect on the life and career of his fellow actor when he revealed that he was aware of Rickman's illness prior to his death.
Snow then asked: “So it wasn't a case of 'I don't believe it' then?" in reference to Wilson's famous catchphrase, from his iconic TV series One Foot in the Grave.
Wilson grinned at the comment but viewers were appalled by the remark which appeared to shed light on the star’s passing.
Jon Snow forces "I dont beleive it!" quote into interview with Richard Wilson
Actor Richard Wilson appeared on Channel 4 to reflect on Alan Rickman's life
"Jon Snow is a news legend but the 'I don't believe it' shoe-horned into an interview with Richard Wilson on Alan Rickman was poor taste," one viewer remarked on Twitter.
Another quipped: "Nicely judged 'I don’t believe it!' gag from Jon Snow. Pillock. #slowhandclap."
"Such a shame about the crass 'joke' from Jon Snow during the Alan Rickman piece," a third added.
Alan Rickman passed away on Thursday
I apologise unreservedly it was a mistake in the heat of a sad moment https://t.co/3DnFGgOEPX
— Jon Snow (@jonsnowC4) January 16, 2016
Snow turned to Twitter today to express his sincere regrets. He wrote: "I apologise unreservedly it was a mistake in the heat of a sad moment.”
Rickman’s death has led to a outpour of tributes from the film industry while Texas' music video for In Demand - which he starred in – has shot to number one on the iTunes Music Video chart.