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. McCrory, who was also known for her roles in the films The Queen, The Special Relationship and the Harry Potter franchise, died of cancer on Friday at the age of 52. Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. Social media first learned of Helens death after her husband, Damian Lewis, posted a message on social media that read, 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. Fearlessly, Lewis wrote on Twitter. She also will be remembered by many as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Image Source: Whatsonstage. As well as fearless Polly Gray in BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders, she was in 2007 Best Film BAFTA winner The Queen, amongst many other films and TV shows. By order of the Peaky Blinders Thoughts are with her loved ones x, I am shattered to hear this news . Although Helen brushed off questions about her health, we now know that things were much more serious than the actress let on. It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. In 2003, she met Lewis when they both starred in a play called Five Gold Rings at the Almeida Theatre in London. She blazed so brightly. Such a loss.. Lewis, himself an actor, acknowledged that keeping her condition private had prompted an outpouring of grief and shock. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. One of her most acclaimed performances was as Cherie Blair in The Queen and The Special Relationship. Fearlessly. What a tremendous and mesmerising actor. Writing in the Guardian, Mendes said he had asked McCrory to play the role of Sonya, but she had other ideas. ", And while Helen will be featured in the final series, thanks to creator Steven Knight, her absence was still felt immensely. At the time, she was 52 years old. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer. "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why," she said. 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She played the matriarch of a crime family on Peaky Blinders and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies. Portrayed by Helen McCrory, Elizabeth Polly Gray, ne Shelby, is the matriarch of the Shelby family. She blazed so brightly. McCrory and Lewis had been married for 14 years and have two children together. Very sad news. According toEntertainment Weekly,McCrory was meant to star as Bellatrix LeStrange beginning with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but when she bowed out, Helena Bonham Carter stepped in. Forever my Narcissa Malfoy. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. She provided the voice of Stelmaria, Lord Asriel's snow leopard daemon, in the recent BBC One TV series His Dark Materials, and the show's Twitter account called her "uniquely talented". "It doesn't make sense. I could not believe that THE Helen McCrory was pacing up & down, worried about lines, she was so down to earth & openly vulnerable, all for the craft & being as good as possible. So young. Dermot OLeary recalled on Twitter: Had the good fortune to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times. Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory dies aged 52, TV stars raise nearly 1m to feed NHS workers, Helen McCrory on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. 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. I worked with Helen on stage and of course we were lucky enough to get her in Inside No 9. Sign up for TV Scoop. I worked with Helen on stage and of course we were lucky enough to get her in Inside No 9. Peaky Blinders Helen McCrory reveals why she turned down Aunt Polly, James Bond: Damian Lewis on rumours hell replace Daniel Craig, Helen McCrory dead: Peaky Blinders dies after cancer battle aged 52. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Helen was a beautiful supportive person to those of us who had the honour to know or work with her. 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. Actor Michael Sheen, who played Tony Blair in The Queen, said McCrory was so funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time., 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 whos left us far too soon.. McCrory was one of Britain's most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, announced her death on Friday "after an heroic battle with cancer". `And then what did you do? English actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" films and in the television series "Peaky Blinders," has died. Helen McCrory quotes. Lewis confirmed the news on Twitter today, revealing his wife had died of cancer. Actor Ben Willbond added: Heartbroken at the news that Helen McCrory has died. Michael Sheen said: So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Actors Damien Lewis and his wife Helen McCrory arrive in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. Much love to Damian and her family. Murphy, who played Tommy Shelby in the show, added he was "broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend", describing her as "a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being". It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. She was a wonderful actor and a very dear friend; Harry Potter fans will miss her very much., Jo Malone said: @lewis_damian I am beyond saddened and shocked to hear of the passing of Helen McCrory an amazing talented woman who gave so much , my sincere condolences to all of her beautiful family., Sue Perkins posted: I am so so sorry. Helen McCrory died. "She had this extraordinary, fierce depth of character and complexity and ability to articulate so many parts of the human condition.". She died on April 16, 2021, at her London home. 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Michael Sheen and JK Rowling led tributes to Helen McCrory, as news of her death emerged. 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. An unfathomable loss. 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. The Associated Press A written finding is made regardless of whether an inquest is held or not. Photo by Steve Parsons/REUTERS. Heartbreaking.. Onstage, McCrorys roles included the vengeful Greek heroine Medea at the National Theatre in 2014. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. https://t.co/qEW4DDBppd. "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. Originally from Paddington, London, England, she attended the Drama Centre in London, studying acting. 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When Bacall apologised for the mistake, McCrory said: Thats all right Ms Hepburn, Im glad you enjoyed the show. Lewis added: Lauren Bacall threw her head back and laughed and bellowed. So young. Thoughts are with her loved ones x., How utterly heartbreaking, Laurence Fox replied. Now, co-star Cillian Murphy is sharing how her death was a devastating blow to the cast. We were so lucky to have worked with you. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Rest in peace., Lawrence Fox penned: How utterly heartbreaking. Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? Noel Clarke offered: RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. Left: McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series Homeland and Billions, married in 2007 and had two children. 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"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. Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being, he said in a statement. Actor Helen McCrory, who was fiercely proud of being an artist, according to her husband Damian Lewis. Had the good fortune to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times.A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. McCrory's Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. RIP Helen. Comedian John Bishop tweeted: I am shattered to hear this news . Sleep easy Pol. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Murphy, who played Tommy Shelby in the show, added he was "broken-hearted to lose As well as fearless Polly Gray in BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders, she was in 2007 Best Film BAFTA winner The Queen, amongst many other films and TV shows., So desperately sad. "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. McCrory also made appearances inDoctor Who, the 2017 miniseries Fearless, andFantastic Mr. Fox,the 2009 movie based on a Roald Dahl book. `How did you do that?' Awful.. Helen McCrory was born on 17 August 1968 and died on 16 April 2021. this is so very very sad.". It was an honour to work with her and know her. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. "But I think you approach it in different ways, and my approach is just to forge forward.". A bright shining star has gone. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Sleep easy Pol. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. McCrory was one of Britains most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women.