Helen McCrory death - latest: JK Rowling leads tributes to star of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders

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

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.

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.

Helen McCrory, the stage and screen star known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and the BBC series Peaky Blinders, has died from cancer aged 52. Actor Damian Lewis, who married McCrory in 2007, shared a statement on Twitter announcing that she had died peacefully at home after “a heroic battle with cancer”.

British actress Helen McCrory, star of Peaky Blinders, died today at the age of 52. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, announced her death in a touching Twitter tribute to “the beautiful and mighty woman” who lost her “heroic battle with cancer.”

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…

Helen McCrory, the stage and screen star known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and the BBC series Peaky Blinders, has died from cancer aged 52. Actor Damian Lewis, who married McCrory in 2007, shared a statement on Twitter announcing that she had died peacefully at home after “a heroic battle with cancer”.

Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actor Helen McCrory had died at the age of 52 after a private battle with cancer. Harry Potter author JK Rowling led the tributes, writing on Twitter, “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.

Helen McCrory, known for starring in Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter, has just died aged 52. Helen McCrory has died from cancer aged 52, her "heartbroken" husband Damian Lewis has said.

Helen McCrory has died after an “heroic battle” with cancer, her husband has announced. McCrory, known for her roles in the Harry Potter series and Peaky Blinders, passed away at home at the age of 52.

Lewis, 50, tweeted. “She died as she lived,” Lewis continued.