Rima Horton is a former Labour Party councilor on Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council in England. She is best known as the wife of late English actor and director Alan Sidney Patrick Rickman, also known as Alan Rickman. Her husband was a Royal Academy of Dramatic Art member who was nominated for a Tony Award for his Broadway performance.
Early Life of Rima Horton
Rima Horton was born in Bayswater, London, England on January 31, 1947. Rima Elizabeth Horton was born to Wilfred Stewart Horton (1905-2003) and Elice Irene Horton (1906-1984). Rima grew up with three siblings, the names of whom have not yet been revealed. Rima is of white ethnicity and British nationality.
Education
Rima Horton went to St. Vincent’s City of London School for Girls, a private school in her hometown. She then earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southampton. Rima was an active member of the Brook Drama Club in high school. Rima had the opportunity to attend Paris at the age of 15 because she used to perform in theatrical productions.
Married Life of Rima Horton
Rima Horton married her longtime boyfriend, Alan Rickman. She met him when she was 18 years old and has been dating him ever since. After dating for 47 years, the couple married in a private ceremony in 2012. Three years later, her husband publicly announced their wedding. The couple married in New York. They didn’t have any children, which was unfortunate.
Rima and Alan were happily married until Alan’s death. In August 2015, her husband, Alan, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In January 2016, her husband died after a year of marriage. Alan was 69 years old when he passed away.
Professional Career
Rima Horton was elected to The Kensington and Chelsea London Borough Council as a Labour Party councilor in 1986. She was a member of the party for 20 years. She lost her position in 2006, and Rima has tried twice but has failed to reclaim it. Rima then began working as a senior economics lecturer at Kingston University, where she retired in 2012.
Rima was not only an active and hardworking woman, but she was also very involved in charities. She has also served on the board of directors at The Making Place. Rima was also a member of the Gate Theatre’s board of trustees.
Net Worth of Rima Horton in 2022
Rima Horton’s net worth as of 2022 is $10 million, which she has amassed through her professional career. Alan Rickman, her husband, had a net worth of $16 million at the time of his death. Rima is the sole owner of the property and the millions amassed by the couple during their careers because the couple does not have any children.
Is Rima Horton still alive and well?
Rima will be 75 years old in 2022. She is still alive and well in her life. Rima is in good health, and when it comes to her physical appearance, she is known for her distinctive red hair.
Social Media
Rima Horton, like her late husband, dislikes social media platforms. As a result, we can’t find her on any social media platforms. However, we can find her pictures on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter through her fan accounts.