Im heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family, he said. Noel Clarke, who appeared with McCrory in the crime thriller 4.3.2.1, wrote: RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. Speaking about her charity work in March last year, Helen said: "Since we launched the campaign, weve received messages of appreciation for NHS workers from people across the country, which weve shared with them. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. 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It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. "For those working with infectious diseases, these messages of kindness and gratefulness its about the safest hug you can give an ITU worker at the moment. Actor Damian said as he announced his wife's death: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after an heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. Helen McCrory, the actress who starred as Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders," has died of cancer. She was 52. I was in awe. He said: "Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. Her husband Damian Lewis broke the tragic news on April 16, saying she had died peacefully at home. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Her husband revealed the tragic news in an April 16 Twitter post. The star's cancer diagnosis had been kept quiet from the public, with Damian announcing the sad news of her passing in a statement on Friday. through a code based on coughing. After being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. What a tremendous loss, he tweeted. Blessings to Damian and the family., The official Twitter account for the Old Vic theatre in London said: We are devastated to hear of the loss of Helen McCrory. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Damian continued, She died as she lived. Ed Sheeran's wife Cherry 'recovering well' after treatment for tumour. She was perhaps best known for her role as Aunt Polly in the popular BBC drama Peaky Blinders. Showtime announced that the Emmy award-winning Damian Lewis will return as Bobby "Axe" Axelrod for Season 7 of Billions. The actress, who has died aged 52 from cancer, was best known for starring . Damian Lewis shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory more than year after her death. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. 'That's so clever, darling.' HELEN McCrory kept her cancer diagnosis secret - and friends only found out days before she died. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer." "She died as she . The actress Helen McCrory died of cancer, her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, said on Friday. McCrorys cancer diagnosis had been kept private from the public. On television, she appeared in Doctor Who, Inside No 9 and His Dark Materials, and last year appeared in the Hugh Lauriedrama Roadkill on the BBC and ITV's Quiz. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer. Amelia Wynne For Mailonline, 'I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend': Peaky Blinders' Cillian Murphy leads the stars paying tribute to Helen McCrory after she passed away aged 52 following cancer battle, Inside Helen McCrory's 13-year marriage to husband Damian Lewis as the actress leaves the actor and their two teenage children behind after her tragic death. Kate jokingly replied. Fearlessly. It was an honour to work with her and know her. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month. VERY few people knew of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinder star Helen McCrory's cancer battle, says a pal. The actress died in April 2021 at age . She was 99. This article was amended on 20 April 2021 to add some further contextual detail. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. 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Helen McCrory, best known for her memorable roles in Harry Potter, The Queen, and Peaky Blinders, died Friday at age 52 after a battle with cancer. Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the . They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, passed away after a 'heroic' battle with . She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. By The couple raised more than $1 million in an effort to help feed frontline workers in the U.K. amid the global coronavirus pandemic. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She blazed so brightly. Actor did not want her professional or charitable work overshadowed by illness in final weeks, says friend. 1 of 101. While many performers struggle to find meaty female roles in film and television, McCrory played a string of them. Her need to be fully alive and be committed and to take things incredibly seriously, such as her family and charity work, defined her last few years for her as much as ever.. After her husband Helen McCrory, the stage and screen star known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and the BBC series Peaky Blinders, has died from cancer aged 52, her husband has said. Host Kate Garraway asked if the actress had a sore throat, saying she sounded a bit croaky, with McCrory joking: No, Ive got children.. On April 16, reports revealed that Helen McCrory died at 52 years old. 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Lewiss Homeland co-star David Harewood has revealed that he only discovered McCrory was fighting cancer a couple of days before her death. Fearlessly. While the death of the talented actress on Friday came as a shock to fans, those . She began her career in theatre where she was praised for her roles in Trelawny of the 'Wells' and Uncle Vanya. "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. For other inquiries, Contact Us. McCrory is survived by Lewis, who she married in 2007, and their children Manon and Gulliver. She was 52 years old. A Place in the Sun star posted the picture on Instagram. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. Piers Wenger, BBC director of drama, said: Helen was one of the finest actresses this country will ever see. Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory, a legend of the stage and screen, has died aged 52 after a secret 'heroic battle' with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis today revealed.. However, she was originallycast as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but pulled out of the film when she fell pregnant. None of us knew what she was battling. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. Amelia Wynne For Mailonline God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Bookmark. Helen and Damian led fundraising efforts to provide hot meals for NHS staff during the pandemic. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. McCrory told the Radio Times in 2017 that she never really had the image of being a mother or a wife. Her talent and work was legendary and sublime. Originally cast as the villain Bellatrix LeStrange, McCrory later joined the "Harry Potter" franchise as Bellatrix's sister, Narcissa Malfoy, in 2009's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.". The Peaky Blinders star, 52, passed away after a 'heroic' battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday night. Footage of the interview shows Damian gazing lovingly at his wife in her final TV appearance before her death on April 16, 2021. Alesha was on ITV Lorraine today where she addressed Bruno joining BGT. She began her career in theatre where she was praised for her roles in Trelawny of the 'Wells' and Uncle Vanya. By And still does, she toldThe Sun. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. In 2014 she starred in Alan Rickmans film A Little Chaos, opposite Kate Winslet. "Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity," comedian Matt Lucas tweeted. Funny, of course generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky weve been, how blessed we are. The 'beautiful and mighty' actress, who played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter, died 'peacefully' at home surrounded by friends and family. The Shape of You star announced her health battle on Wednesday as he confirmed new album Subtract. Another of her most memorable roles was as the matriarch figure Polly Gray in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, for which she received critical raves. Michael Sheen has led tributes to the passionate and funny actress. Nobody knew. Helen died aged 52 last month (Picture: Getty) Helen McCrory 's friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Something went wrong, please try again later. McCrory and Lewis had two children, Manon, 14, and Gulliver, 13. My heart goes out to Damian and their family. 10:52 GMT 17 Apr 2021 McCrory is survived by her husband Damian Lewis, and their two children, Manon and Gulliver. Actor Damian Lewis, who married McCrory in 2007 and with whom he has two children, shared a statement on Twitter that said she had died peacefully at home after a heroic battle with cancer. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening." Since we launched the campaign, weve received messages of appreciation for NHS workers from people across the country, which weve shared with them, Helen said in March 2020. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Fearlessly. Lewis and McCrory met in 2003 when they were both starring at a theater production of "Five Gold Rings" in London. Helen McCrory earned acclaim for her roles on both the stage and the screen. It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. "Very, very few people knew, and I only did because we were planning to transfer a show to Broadway, and we had to cancel that because she was undergoing treatment. The star was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange inHarry Potterand the Order of the Phoenix but was forced to pull out due her to pregnancy. In 2013, Helen took on the gritty role of Polly Gray in the hit showPeaky Blindersas the domineering matriarch of the family. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.'. The James Bond Skyfall movie star made her final appearance on television just several weeks . By Alexia Fernndez. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. She went on to star in a string of films, including James Bond filmSkyfall, 1994s The Vampire, and The Queen in 2006,in which she played Tony Blairs wife Cherie Blair. were both starring at a theater production of "Five Gold Rings" in London. She blazed so brightly. Homeland star Damian tweeted: 'I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. Fearlessly. I had a lot of admiration for this beautiful lady. Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 12.21 EDT. Stay up to date with what you want to know. The star's husband,actor Damian Lewis, announced she had died "peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family" on April 16, 2021. "Her need to be fully alive and be committed and to take things incredibly seriously, such as her family and charity work, defined her last few years for her as much as ever.". McCrory played Draco Malfoy's mother in the franchise's final three films. Her last two appearances at the National Theatre were as Medea, in a play based on Euripides Greek tragedy, and as Hester Collyer in a revival of Terence Rattigans 1952 modern classic, The Deep Blue Sea. At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? While the death of the talented actress on Friday came as a shock to fans, those closest to her knew she had been struggling while undergoing treatment behind the scenes. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? Helen McCrory was an unparalleled talent and made a difference to many young Londoners through her charity work. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling tweeted, Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. "For those working with infectious diseases, these messages of kindness and gratefulness its about the safest hug you can give an ITU worker at the moment. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. The 52-year-old star had been battling cancer, but "faced up to it with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary" according to close friend Carrie Cracknell. Fearlessly. Which Married at First Sight Australia 2022 couples are still together? The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. "She died as she lived. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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Harry Potter fans would recall Helen took on a memorable role as Narcissa Malfoy, the mother of Draco Malfoy, in the iconic film series. First published on Fri 16 Apr 2021 12.04 EDT. Much love to Damian and her family. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said Friday that McCrory died peacefully at home after a "heroic battle with cancer. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File). The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening. "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that . There was, however, a hint that something was amiss during a recent TV interview. ". It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. 'A wonderful woman and together a wonderful pair who were always fun to interview and a great measure just to be around. So sad to say farewell so suddenly I never took the chance to tell her , but she helped shape me as a person so much on & off screen, he captioned his IG photo, which showed the pair in a scene from the movie. Im heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family, he began. It was all very, very upsetting. It was a very remarkable thing," the director added. Apr 16, 2021, 8:58 AM. Her husband, Damian Lewis, confirmed the news on . Helen McCrory died of cancer last month Credit: Getty. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. Apr. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Birmingham escort lifts lid on dangers of city sex industry, Birmingham call-girl 'attacked, threatened with acid, stalked and harassed' - but large sums of cash and gifts make for an 'addictive lifestyle', A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton dubbed 'beautiful' as she posts gorgeous snap. Simply heartbreaking news. She played the matriarch of a crime family on "Peaky Blinders" and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. Peers praised her as "one of the greatest actors of our time". Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time, he tweeted. Helen McCrory Dies Of Cancer: Everything To Know About The 'Harry Potter' Star. Helen McCrorys friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. She blazed so brightly. It was shocking and unbelievably sad. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Sat 17 Apr 2021 12.11 EDT. Fearlessly. McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. Her character is the aunt of the Shelby brothers and the unofficial head of the family. ", The actress jokingly replied: "No, Ive got children! McCrory was best known for her roles in the films The Queen and The Special Relationship and the . The star's husband,actor Damian Lewis, announced she had died "peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family" on April 16, 2021. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. One from a male point of view, which is much more physical and violent and threatening, and one from a female point of view, which is just as physically violent and threatening, but is also psychological.. 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