After all his posturing, he is nothing but a petty crook. And so, his fall from grace became a literal one.

Realising that his grip on Holly McClane's bracelet won't be enough to save him, Rickman lifts his gun to take as many people with him as possible.

But Bruce Willis' quick thinking ruined that plan, and as he unclips the bracelet from his wife's hand, Rickman heads toward the tarmac.