It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. Caring Helen and her husband, actor Damian Lewis, who lived together in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during theCovidpandemic. "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. So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time, he tweeted. Piers Wenger, BBC director of drama, said: Helen was one of the finest actresses this country will ever see. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer.". Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the . She died as she lived, he continued. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer . We were sworn to secrecy. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. "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," Lewis tweeted. McCrory is survived by her husband Damian Lewis, and their two children, Manon and Gulliver. ", Another lamented: "So very sad; she was a fabulous actress and gone too young. What a tremendous loss, he tweeted. "Bobby's back," Lewis told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. Helen McCrory Dies Of Cancer: Everything To Know About The 'Harry Potter' Star. The couple were on GMB to discuss their involvement with the Prince's Trust which is a charity that helps vulnerable young people get their lives on track. ", The actress jokingly replied: "No, Ive got children! 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Caring Helen and Damian, who live in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. 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. She was 52. Carrie said her friend didn't want to highlight her illness as she was determined to concentrate on her career, while continuing to fundraise for hospital staff devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. Her husband led tributes to the star tonight along with JK Rowling, Michael Sheen,Taron Egerton,Cillian Murphy andKate Beckinsale. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, McCrorys husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis pays tribute to beautiful and mighty woman, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. 'That's so clever, darling.' The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. Ray Js Wife: Everything To Know About Princess Love & His Exes Like Kim Kardashian, Their efforts helped get hot meals delivered to those working in healthcare. 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. Published on April 16, 2021 01:12 PM. His Homeland co-star David Harewood has since revealed his shock about the Helen's hidden health battle. You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. By Alexia Fernndez. "You've been shouting at them!" 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. Fans defended Sally during BBC Breakfast on March 1. After being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. "But I think you approach it in different ways, and my approach is just to forge forward.". When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. VERY few people knew of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinder star Helen McCrory's cancer battle, says a pal. ", "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling tweeted that she was "devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman who's left us far too soon.". Damian continued, She died as she lived. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. 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). First published on Fri 16 Apr 2021 12.04 EDT. "Helen and her . During the chat presenter Kate asked the Harry Potter star half-way through if she was okay, saying: 'Are you alright, Helen? By Her husband, Lewis, a fellow actor, announced McCrorys death on Twitter. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Lewis added: [Helen] died as she lived. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. British actor Helen McCrory, star of "Harry Potter" movies and a number of other film and TV roles, died at 52, her husband Damian Lewis said Friday. A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. ", 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 Scorsese's film "Hugo" and the James Bond thriller "Skyfall. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Helen McCrory, the Peaky Blinders actor who died from cancer on Friday, swore friends to secrecy as she underwent treatment, her friend Carrie Cracknell said in a radio tribute. Amelia Wynne For Mailonline Helen "faced up" to her cancer battle "with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary and was teaching people around her how to live. 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. Peers praised her as "one of the greatest actors of our time". Helen McCrory made a career playing powerful women, from Cherie Blair in The Queen (2006), for which Helen Mirren won an Oscar, to Aunt Polly, the intimidating My heart goes out to Damian and their family. wrote in the Sunday Times of his wifes generosity and humour, Grammys makes major changes to awards process after criticism of secret committees, Britney Spears father said popstar had dementia in conservatorship documents, BBC documentary claims, Do not sell or share my personal information. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Simply heartbreaking news. 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. In 2013, Helen took on the gritty role of Polly Gray in the hit showPeaky Blindersas the domineering matriarch of the family. Helen died aged 52 last month (Picture: Getty) Helen McCrory 's friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. Her husband Damian Lewis broke the tragic news on April 16, saying she had died peacefully at home. Damian Lewis shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory more than year after her death. The actress Helen McCrory died of cancer, her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, said on Friday. Warning issued to any driver in UK filling up with petrol or diesel in next 14 days. Director Carrie Cracknell told BBC's Today show: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer. McCrory was best known as a star of hit BBC crime drama "Peaky Blinders" and for the role of Narcissa Malfoy . Hollywood Life For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Big-hearted Helen was known for her charity work, Helen McCrory was still doing charity work in final weeks before death from cancer aged 52, They met when starring in a play together in 2003, She played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. Helen and Damian led fundraising efforts to provide hot meals for NHS staff during the pandemic. Staff, Actors Helen McCrory, left, and Damian Lewis appear at the premiere of "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood," in London on July 30, 2019. The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. ". 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. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? 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. Helen McCrory died of cancer at age 52 in April 2021. The two were married four years later. "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.". (Matt Sayles/AP) British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and . 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. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. "She died as she lived. Its important for them to know, when theyre knackered, that theyre not alone and were thinking of them.. man facing 96 charges in child abuse investigation, Harry, Meghan asked to leave U.K. home in further royal rift, Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, Nanos seat projections show Conservatives with clear advantage after Liberals slip, U.S. CDC warns of rise in 'extensively drug-resistant' shigella bacteria infections. Her body of work speaks of her extraordinary talent, what it doesnt speak of is her kindness, intelligence and sense of fun. And still does, she toldThe Sun. Sending so much love to you all xxx'. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. She blazed so brightly. "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. Lewis left the show after Season 5 to deal with a personal tragedy: his wife, famed actress Helen McCrory, passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2021, and Lewis wanted to spend more . Helen McCrory, the Peaky Blinders actor who died from cancer on Friday, "swore friends to secrecy" as she underwent . "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this incredibly sad time.. ', She added: 'You sound a bit croaky. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. The news came as a shock to fans and the world of showbiz, as McCrory had kept her illness private. She blazed so brightly. Fearlessly. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month.. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. SHOCKED stars have been paying tribute to actress Helen McCrory following her tragic death. McCrory was best known for her role as Aunt Polly in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, which is currently filming its final series. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.'. Bookmark. "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.". When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Onstage, McCrory's roles included the vengeful Greek heroine "Medea" at the National Theatre in 2014. Helen McCrory in February 2020. McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died. There was, however, a hint that something was amiss during a recent TV interview. He wrote: Im heartbroken to announce that after an heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family.. She blazed so brightly. 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.. Born in Paddington, England, to a Welsh mother and Scottish father, McCrory enjoyed a successful career across stage and screen. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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 to her family and friends at this incredibly sad time.. ', she added: [ ]. 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