Damian Lewis, her husband, announced her passing on Twitter, writing that she had passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. Lewis wrote: Her nickname to many was Dame Helen (apologies, Dame Helen), and although well never know now whether that would have become a reality, I think secretly, we do know.. Her last TV appearance was in March on Good Morning Britain with her husband Damian Lewis. She said to us from her bed: I want Daddy to have girlfriends, lots of them, you must all love again, love isnt possessive, but you know, Damian, try at least to get through the funeral without snogging someone, he said. "When you live in the public spotlight you have to find the space to protect the things that are just for you. Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, said in a statement, Helen was one of the great actors of her generation. Helen McCrory The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. So young. pic.twitter.com/wXexuxFNyG, Utterly heart breaking, what a loss. helen My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Very sad news. Lewis wrote,"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. Forever my Narcissa Malfoy. My thoughts with all of her friends and family. The world has just lost some of its sparkle . Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. Cause of death [INSIGHT] Helen McCrory death: Late Peaky Blinders' star love at first unveiled [ANALYSIS] Helen McCrory died aged 52 after a heroic battle with cancer (Image: getty) pic.twitter.com/fbau6kywzW, Helen McCrory. Their daughter Manon was born in September 2006 and their son Gulliver in November 2007. Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity, Matt Lucas said. Helen McCrory died of breast cancer at her home in London on 16 April 2021, aged 52. PerThe Daily Mirror, McCrory's last public appearance was on March 12, when she and Lewis appeared on Good Morning Britainas ambassadors of Prince's Trust, a charity that supports the career aspirations of young people aged 11 to 30. She was so so brilliant when she came to work on Bill. Actor Ben Willbond added: Heartbroken at the news that Helen McCrory has died. ', Of course, theres so much sexism within the profession, McCrory said. pic.twitter.com/Eo2dmviKik, Oh Damian, Im so sorry. My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family., McCrory also starred as a human rights lawyer dragged into international intrigue in the TV thriller Fearless, played lawyer Cherie Blair, wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the 2006 movie The Queen, and had roles in Martin Scorseses film Hugo and the James Bond thriller Skyfall.. Lewis confirmed the news on Twitter today, revealing his wife had died of cancer. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. An unfathomable loss. Cillian Murphy, who starred alongside her in the BBC drama, described her as "fearless and magnificent". McCrory made her acting debut in 1993 in an episode of Full Stretch. She debuted on the big screen with the 1994 thriller Uncovered. In the ensuing years, she built an impressive resume with works in TV shows and films. Rest in peace., Lawrence Fox penned: How utterly heartbreaking. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. 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Helen McCrory Onstage, McCrory's roles included the vengeful Greek heroine "Medea" at the National Theatre in 2014. The actor, who died at age 52, had kept her cancer private and told her children shed lived the life she wanted. Dermot OLeary recalled on Twitter: Had the good fortune to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times. She died as she lived. 2023 BBC. Helen is survived by Damian and their two children. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. One of her most acclaimed performances was as Cherie Blair in The Queen and The Special Relationship. We were so lucky to have worked with you. McCrory was nominated for two of London's Olivier Awards for playing Rosalind in As You Like It in 2006, and for The Last of the Haussmans in 2013. Really lovely company. Love ya. The star was last seen last month when she gave an interview to Good Morning Britain about her latest charity project. She was an absolutely magnificent person. What a tremendous loss.. Forever my Narcissa Malfoy. Helen McCrory The British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. She played the matriarch of a crime family on "Peaky Blinders" and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Refresh for updates: Helen McCrory, known for acting in a number of beloved franchises including Peaky Blinders, Harry Potter and Penny Dreadful, died Friday at 52. Harry Potter author JK Rowling said: Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. Peaky Blinders premieres onBBC One in February. Had the good fortune to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times.A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty." "We love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly," the actor added, explaining she had died "after an heroic battle with cancer." "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. She also appeared in the 2011 film Hugo and the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall. Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. I will dearly miss my pal. Sleep easy Pol. Copyright 2023 Distractify. Helen McCrory 1 on iTunes Charts, 36 songs, no apologies: Morgan Wallen delivers more (much more) of what made him countrys king, Joy Behar kicks off Joys Banned Book Club with gay-penguin tale And Tango Makes Three, Paramount to pay $122.5 million to settle lawsuit over CBS deal, Jussie Smollett finally appeals his conviction stemming from 2019 hate-crime hoax. Fearlessly. Her raspy voice was remarked upon, but, in good humor, McCrory said the cause was that she's "got children!" My heart goes out to Damian and their family. Comedian John Bishop tweeted: I am shattered to hear this news . The actor is best known for playing Aunt Polly in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders. Since news of her death was confirmed, her former co-stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actress. It was a pleasure to work with you. Awful.. Cause of Death. On April 16, reports revealed that Helen McCrory died at 52 years old. Get the drama behind the scenes. She was 52 Associated Press. She was so powerful and controlled and this is so sad.. Offers may be subject to change without notice. He penned: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after It was an honour to work with her and know her. During the interview, host Kate Garraway asked if she had a sore throat. In 2000, she played the title character in Anna Karenina. According to Damian, Helen McCrorys cause of death was cancer that she kept hidden till her passing. Distractify is a registered trademark. A bright shining star has gone. Other iconic roles included parts in Hugo, Skyfall, Fearless, Quiz and MotherFatherSon. Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity. Actor Helen McCrory, who was fiercely proud of being an artist, according to her husband Damian Lewis. Benjamin Sherman Crothers (May 23, 1910 November 22, 1986),[1] known professionally as Scatman Crothers, was an American actor and musician. However, she has also had major roles in several films and television shows since she began acting in 1990. ", Alongside a photo of McCrory, actress Dame Helen Mirren wrote on Instagram: "A great actress and a great person. All rights reserved. What happened to Helen McCrory? All about the 'Peaky Blinders' actor She died as she lived. She was always immaculate and brilliant. 'That's so clever, darling.' Express. What a tremendous and mesmerising actor. Helen McCrory was an English actress. More info. The star, She was so powerful and controlled and this is so sad. She also will be remembered by many as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. April 16, 2021 Updated 3:20 PM PT. Helen McCrory cause of death At the age of 52, McCrory passed away from breast cancer at her London home on April 16, 2021. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, announced her death on Friday "after an heroic battle with cancer". Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died peacefully at home after a heroic battle with cancer., She died as she lived. Lewis, himself an actor, acknowledged that keeping her condition private had prompted an outpouring of grief and shock. Piers Morgan erupts at 'brass-necked' Prince Andrew, Paul O'Grady warned Meghan Markle against 'really riling' Queen, Helen McCrory was well loved as Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, Helen McCrory leaves Peaky Blinders fans gobsmacked with accent on GMB, Damian Lewis shared the news of his wife's death, The star was well known for her role in Peaky Blinders. Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52 ", Of course, he's not the only one grieving this loss. What a tremendous loss. According to reports, Helen died peacefully in her home after a battle with cancer, which she kept extremely private. At the time, she was 52 years old. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. This is the first time McCrory's health battle was made public. I was in awe. The Wizarding World Twitter account, home to the Harry Potter franchise, tweeted: We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy with such depth and brilliance in the Harry Potter film series. Actress Helen McCrory has died, aged 52 (Picture: Rex) Michael Sheen and JK Rowling led tributes to Helen McCrory, as news of her death emerged. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. At the same theater, she excelled as a woman caught between a dull husband and a feckless lover in Terence Rattigans The Deep Blue Sea in 2016. 'Peaky Blinders' actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52 Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. "Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being," he said in a statement. 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? Thats so clever, darling. How did you do that? And then what did you do? Her other awards include a Welsh BAFTA, the Monte Carlo Best Actress Award, the Royal Television Society's Best Actress Award,and the Critics Circle Best Actress Award. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you., Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021, Condolences subsequently poured in from various quarters. "We While Helen managed to keep her health issues a secret from the public, a previous interview clip that has gone viral shows just how well she hid her illness. She died on April 16, 2021, at her London home. In April, she died at the age of 52. The Devastating Death Of Harry Potter And Peaky Blinders Star But she was magnificent. RIP x. Blessings to Damian and the family. According to her TV Guide biography, McCrory was born in Paddington in London, England, but grew up in places like Norway, Nigeria, Cameroon, France, and Zanzibar. On a weekend when the papers, rightly, will be paying their respects to the Duke of Edinburgh, thousands of others around the world have been remembering mDuchess, my Little One, royalty in her own right.. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty." "We love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. pic.twitter.com/OPQQv0UZ0V, Were sad to hear of the death of actor Helen McCrory. Helen McCrory, known to audiences as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films and as Polly Gray inPeaky Blinders, has died of cancer at the age of 52. In a heartfelt statement, he explained that she died following an heroic battle with cancer. What a tremendous and mesmerising actor. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. The Associated Press Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Away from the screen, McCrory was well known for her charity work, including helping feed frontline workers during the pandemic. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Polly is a certified accountant and serves as the second-in-command to Tommy and treasurer at the Shelby Company Limited. As she said repeatedly to the children: Dont be sad, because even though Im about to snuff it, Ive lived the life I wanted to.. Phyllis Scarso Apr 5, 1931 - Oct 29, 2021 Independence, Ohio | Age 90. "From the first moment I met her when we were just kids it was obvious she was very special. Helen has acting credits across the small and big screen, and also wowed the crowds on stage. The great English actress Helen McCrory tragically passed away last year at the age of 52. I've never lost anyone like thatwho was young and a friend. The accomplished British actress has been married to Lewis since 2007, and they have two children together: Manon, aged 14, and Gulliver, aged 13. McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died.