Helen McCrory’s memory lives on in the industry.
16.04.2021 - 22:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy has paid an emotional tribute to his "dear friend" and co-star Helen McCrory, who has died aged 52 from cancer.
Actor Cillian, who starred alongside Helen McCrory in Peaky Blinders as brother Tommy Shelby and his Aunt Polly, hailed his "dear friend".
In a statement to the PA news agency, he said: “I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend.
“Helen was a beautiful, caring,
Helen McCrory’s memory lives on in the industry.
On Thursday night, Carey Mulligan won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female lead for her ‘Promising Young Woman’ performance. But her acceptance speech during the virtual show ended on a poignant and heartfelt note, as she dedicated her award to the recently passed actress Helen McCrory.
Peaky Blinders set. Helen passed away last week after battling cancer at the age of 52.
Peaky Blinders returned to filming season six of the hit BBC after hearing the tragic news of death of one of their own, Helen McCrory.
Cillian Murphy is mourning the loss of Helen McCrory.
The showbiz world is mourning the loss of a signing star taken too soon as Helen McCrory tragically passed away from a battle with cancer at the age of 52.
READ MORE: Helen McCrory 'raised millions working tirelessly for others'The National Theatre's artistic director Rufus Norris said Ms McCrory was "unquestionably one of the great actors of her generation". He added: "We are shattered and will miss her terribly.
Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has tragically passed away. The English actress passed away at the age of 52, her husband Billions actor Damian Lewis confirmed on Twitter just moments ago. In his moving announcement, he said: “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,” he wrote. “She died as she lived.
READ MORE: Helen McCrory death: Late Peaky Blinders' star love at first unveiledNews of Helen's death came earlier today when her husband Damian Lewis announced she had died from cancer aged 52. He shared the devastating news in a post on Twitter.
What a loss for the actor community — and for one actor in particular…
Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter actor Helen McCrory has died from cancer. She was 52 years old.
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James Bond film Skyfall and Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed Helen died following a 'heroic battle with cancer'.
Speaking in 2013 about their links to Wales, Mr Lewis said: “My father is Welsh through his blood line and I support the Welsh rugby team, otherwise he would have taken the belt to me. “My wife Helen has a Welsh speaking mother that lives in Cardiff and she has a grandfather who was the Welsh boxing champion no less, Bobby Morgan.
The hardest loss. Actress Helen McCrory has died after battling cancer, her husband, Damian Lewis, confirmed on Friday, April 16. She was 52.