Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Sending so much love to you all xxx'. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider My heart goes out to Damian and their family. In 2014 she starred in Alan Rickmans film A Little Chaos, opposite Kate Winslet. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The actress, who has died aged 52 from cancer, was best known for starring . Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month.. RIP., Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity, comedian, presenter and actor Matt Lucas tweeted. The star was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange inHarry Potterand the Order of the Phoenix but was forced to pull out due her to pregnancy. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Stay up to date with what you want to know. McCrory was best known for her roles in the films The Queen and The Special Relationship and the . Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. Born in Paddington, England, to a Welsh mother and Scottish father, McCrory enjoyed a successful career across stage and screen. McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders." Top editors give you the stories you want delivered . Simply heartbreaking news. 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. "She died as she lived. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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This is too soon, too cruel. Her husband Damian Lewis broke the tragic news on April 16, saying she had died peacefully at home. HELEN McCrory kept her cancer diagnosis secret - and friends only found out days before she died. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. to which Kate laughed and said 'Oh you've been shouting at them! He said: "Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. "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. 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. `And then what did you do? She blazed so brightly. We were sworn to secrecy. "God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Very sorry to hear of the death of Helen McCrory, such a brilliant actor; heartfelt condolences to Damian Lewis, their children, and all who loved her, wrote the Rev Richard Coles. Her on-screen son, Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy, paid tribute to her on Instagram after learning of the tragic news. "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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. For the first time in its near 10 year history, a new series of Peaky Blinders will commence without its fearless leading matriarch Polly Gray. Helen McCrory was an unparalleled talent and made a difference to many young Londoners through her charity work. McCrory is survived by her husband Damian Lewis, and their two children, Manon and Gulliver. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Helen McCrory died of cancer at age 52 in April 2021. Homeland star Damian shared on Twitter: "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. A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. She really is the brains with Tommy behind the family and you see the difference of how to rule, she told the BBC in 2014. Still, one crucial character was missing as Aunt Polly wasn't featured throughout the season, as she was portrayed by Helen McCrory, who passed away of cancer in 2021. The actor Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52. Apr 16, 2021, 8:58 AM. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. "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 being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. 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). Lewis and McCrory met in 2003 when they were both starring at a theater production of "Five Gold Rings" in London. Sheen, who worked with McCrory on ITV drama Quiz, praised the actress in a post on social media. ". It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. Most recently, Peaky Blinders premiered its sixth and final season. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". The director, who worked with Helen in a stage production of Medea, told the BBC's Today Programme only 'very, very few people' knew Helen was struggling behind the scenes. 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.. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Hollywood Life Write by: None of us knew what she was battling. , updated "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. Fearlessly. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. "Bobby's back," Lewis told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. 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. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. 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 Damian did such a tremendous job in publicly handling all that.". Which Married at First Sight Australia 2022 couples are still together? Kate suffered the prank gone wrong on Thursday's ITV show. 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. Brave Helen McCrory was still promoting her charity work for the NHS in the final weeks before her death, aged 52. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. CTV reporter struck by vehicle while covering crash near Guelph, Ont. 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Have your say in the comments section below, Snow to hit UK live updates amid new Beast from the East and Met Office prediction, Cold temperatures are forecast across the country, Vodafone customers issued major price warning as mobile tariffs set to increase, Prices will rise by more than 14 per cent, NHS rolls out UK-wide prescription change with GPs and pharmacists given new powers. Damian continued, She died as she lived. At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? 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. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. On April 16, reports revealed that Helen McCrory died at 52 years old. She was perhaps best known for her role as Aunt Polly in the popular BBC drama Peaky Blinders. Joel C Ryan/AP. She was 52. She was brilliant, vivacious, and she made us laugh. 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. Love Island viewers call Ofcom as they work out who Olivia Hawkins dumps tonight, Earlier in the episode, Jessie called Olivia out for talking behind her back and for branding her "fake" to the other Islanders, Yardley mum rescued from burning home by hero neighbours after 'candle explosion', Kathleen Bissell, 83, was taken to hospital with minor burns, ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid horrified after government considered killing all cats over Covid. 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