WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Peaky Blinders. Actress Helen McCrory had been in Peaky Blinders from the very beginning as the no-nonsense Aunt Polly.
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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”.
McCrory’s cancer diagnosis had been kept private from the public. “I’m heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen
.WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Peaky Blinders. Actress Helen McCrory had been in Peaky Blinders from the very beginning as the no-nonsense Aunt Polly.
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
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.
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”.
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.
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Peaky Blinders Cillian Murphy has paid tribute to his late co-star Helen McCrory.The actor, who plays Tommy Shelby in the series, starred opposite McCrory as matriarch Polly Gray.“I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend,” Murphy said in a statement to the PA news agency obtained by the Evening Standard. He continued: “Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being.
What a loss for the actor community — and for one actor in particular…
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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.
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”.
Lewis, 50, tweeted. “She died as she lived,” Lewis continued.