Her talent and work was legendary and sublime. ", In recent years, McCrory returned to her roots, starring as Lady Macbeth at London's Little Angel Theatre. It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. She was perhaps best known for her role as Aunt Polly in the popular BBC drama Peaky Blinders. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". She played the matriarch of a crime family on "Peaky Blinders" and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. McCrory is survived by Lewis, who she married in 2007, and their children Manon and Gulliver. I was in awe. "I'm devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman who's left us far too soon," the "Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling tweeted. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.'. She was always relentlessly herself- razor sharp wit silver tongued kind & warm hearted she suffered no fools yet had time for everyone thank you for lighting the way forward & holding my hand when I needed it xx., Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021. Nobody knew. "She died as she . This article was amended on 20 April 2021 to add some further contextual detail. 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. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. They tied the knot in 2007 at Kensington and Chelsea Registry Office, and went on to have two children: daughter Manon, born in 2006 and son Gulliver, born in 2007. Together they share a daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. 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. Stay up to date with what you want to know. It was a very remarkable thing," the director added. McCrory was best known for her roles in the films The Queen and The Special Relationship and the . The two were married four years later. She began her career in theatre where she was praised for her roles in Trelawny of the 'Wells' and Uncle Vanya. She later returned asBellatrixs sister in The Half Blood Prince, and also starred in the final two movies in the franchise. Damian Lewis confirmed on April 16 that his actress wife . 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She refused to let the illness overshadow her family and professional life, friends have since revealed. And still does, she toldThe Sun. Helen McCrory was an unparalleled talent and made a difference to many young Londoners through her charity work. By through a code based on coughing. "Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being," he said in a statement. Just three weeks before her death, she was confirmed to be returning to the show for its sixth and final season alongside actors Paul Anderson and Cillian Murphy. "You've been shouting at them!" "Everyone in life wants someone to love and be loved by, but I think I was always just engrossed and involved in work," McCrory told the Radio Times. Lewis left the show at the end of season 5 and is set to appear in six of the 12 episodes that will air this new season. McCrory and Lewis had two children, Manon, 14, and Gulliver, 13. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent left with head in hands as viewers defend controversial outfit choice. Her husband revealed the tragic news in an April 16 Twitter post. Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 12.21 EDT. Caring Helen and her husband, actor Damian Lewis, who lived together in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during theCovidpandemic. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Love ya. Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. ". "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. ", Helen's fans expressed shock at her passing, with one tweeting: "Brave lady and so sad for her family to lose her at such a young age. The news came as a shock to fans and the world of showbiz, as McCrory had kept her illness private. The 55-year-old told The Mirror: "None of us knew what she was battling", before paying tribute to the late Peaky Blinders actress. Carrie Cracknell, who directed the actress in a stage production of Medea, said those close to her "were sworn to secrecy". Actress Helen McCrory, best known for starring in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, has died after a "heroic battle with cancer", her husband Damian Lewis has said. McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders. Weeks later, Lewis, 50, announced in a statement that his wife had died, saying: She died as she lived. Helen then appeared in a string of films - including Interview with the Vampire in 1994 and The Queen in 2006 where she played Cherie Blair. 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A luminous presence on stage and on screen.. Cillian Murphy, who plays the central role of gangland boss Tommy Shelby in "Peaky Blinders," set in the early 20th-century English underworld, said he was "broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend.". Across a 30-year career, Helen McCrory carved out a reputation for playing fiery, complex characters on stage and screen. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, passed away after a 'heroic' battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday night. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. "She died as she lived. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month.. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month. McCrory began her career on the stage performing at London's West End before appearing in films including "Interview With the Vampire" (1994), "Casanova" (2005), and "The Queen" (2006). Her husband, Damian Lewis, confirmed the news on . MAFS Australia will launch in the UK on Monday 6 March, Full list of areas where parents got first-choice schools as some families left disappointed, Parents have been told which secondary school their kids will be going to next year, Epsom College headteacher died from shotgun to chest while daughter shot in head, inquest told. "Having said that, there are a lot of things I turn down," she told The Associated Press in 2016, describing the sort of roles where "all your lines are `But what did you do at work?' They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Helen then appeared in a string of films - including Interview with the Vampire in 1994 and The Queen in 2006 where she played Cherie Blair. ", Another lamented: "So very sad; she was a fabulous actress and gone too young. She also starred in the final two films in the franchise. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Simply heartbreaking news. British actorMatt Lucasalso paid tribute to Helen. More than 100,000 WhatsApps were leaked to the Telegraph by political journalist Isabel Oakeshott, who helped the ex-Health Secretary write his pandemic memoir. 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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. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the sad news. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. She won a new generation of fans for her performance as Narcissa Malfoy, mother to Harry Potters nemesis Draco Malfoy, in the film adaptations of JK Rowlings series of books. 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. Showtime announced that the Emmy award-winning Damian Lewis will return as Bobby "Axe" Axelrod for Season 7 of Billions. Apr. Emma and daughter Lettie were found dead at Epsom College earlier this year. She blazed so brightly. I will dearly miss my pal. "Nobody knew. He said she had died peacefully at home "surrounded by a wave of love from family and friends". She was nominated for a Laurence Olivier theatre award in 2006 for her West End performance as Rosalind in a production of As You Like It, and for a London Evening Standard award for her role as Elena in Checkovs Uncle Vanya at the Donmar Warehouse. While the death of the talented actress on Friday came as a shock to fans, those . Together they share a daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. The actressand Lewis married in 2007 after falling in love when they were both cast in the play Five Gold Rings at the off-West End Almeida Theatre back in 2003. Damian did such a tremendous job in publicly handling all that., Other friends of the family were sworn to secrecy, with McCrorys friend, theatre director Carrie Cracknell, telling BBC Radio 4s Today: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Onstage, McCrory's roles included the vengeful Greek heroine "Medea" at the National Theatre in 2014. 1: Greece train disaster, Poilievre wants inquiry, but accepts 2021 election results, Ont. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you. Heres everything to know about Helen. Others remembered McCrory for her charity work, including on FeedNHS, a campaign to provide meals for frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. Fans defended Sally during BBC Breakfast on March 1. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Alesha was on ITV Lorraine today where she addressed Bruno joining BGT. Funny, of course generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky weve been, how blessed we are. Her body of work speaks of her extraordinary talent, what it doesnt speak of is her kindness, intelligence and sense of fun. "She died as she lived. Something went wrong, please try again later. This is too soon, too cruel. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. 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. The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. The director told BBCs Today programme: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. Actor did not want her professional or charitable work overshadowed by illness in final weeks, says friend. Restaurant boss hits out at angry review with blistering five-word swipe, The review took place at one of Birmingham's top rated restaurants, Tapas Revolution, in Grand Central, First picture of pest who terrified victim so much she fled to women's refuge, Matthew Willetts, 28, bombarded the woman with 40 calls in 40 minutes, Matt Hancock slams 'betrayal' by Isabel Oakeshott over leaked WhatsApp messages. And Kate Garraway cottoned on to the fact that something wasn't quite right with the star during a chat on Good Morning Britain about six weeks ago. 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