Harry Potter alum Tom Felton pays tribute to onscreen mom Helen McCrory in an emotional post

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has shared a tribute to the late Helen McCrory.The showrunner worked with McCrory as Polly Shelby in the hit BBC series.“Helen McCrory was both the sovereign and the maid, regal and rebellious in the same minute,” Knight told the Radio Times (per Metro).“There was a look she had that pinned the object of her gaze to the wall, amused and aloof and time-stopping.

Glaswegian actress, who died at the age of 52 last week, said her family background made her wary of acting in "yet another apologetic British drama".Helen graced our screens for years - most recently as Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders - but also as Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter, Cherie Blair in The Queen, Clair Dowar in the James Bond film Skyfall, and Sonia Woodley QC in ITV's Quiz.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning

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.

Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory has sadly died at the age of 52. After initially releasing a statement on Twitter, her husband Damian Lewis has paid a moving tribute to wife of 14 years, describing Helen as, 'a meteor in our lives.

Helen McCrory’s loved ones continue to pay tribute after her passing.

Heartbroken. Damian Lewis paid tribute to his late wife, Helen McCrory, two days after announcing her death on Friday, April 16.

Helen McCrory, known for playing Aunt Polly on Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in a trio of Harry Potter films, passed away “peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family,” according to the Apr. 16 statement from her husband, Damian Lewis. The actress was 52 and died after a battle with cancer. The news was greeted by sadness by Helen’s Harry Potter co-stars, who grieved her loss and celebrated her life with tributes posted online.

Tom Felton is honouring Helen McCrory.

Damian Lewis has written a powerful tribute to his wife Helen McCrory just days after the Peaky Blinders actress died at the age of 52.

Tom Felton honored the late Helen McCrory, who played his character Draco Malfoy’s mother in the Harry Potter franchise. 

Tom Felton is honouring Helen McCrory.