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friends to secrecy” as she underwent treatment, her friend Carrie Cracknell has revealed. Cracknell, who directed McCrory in a 2014 production of Medea, said the performer did not want her illness overshadowing her family and professional life.

her heartbroken husband Damian Lewis yesterday. In March Helen and Damian made a joint appearance on GMB as they spoke via link from their home about their recent charity work.

Kate Garraway has joined legions of well-wishers following the devastating loss of Helen McCrory, who died aged 52, after she was the last person to interview the star.

Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory has sadly died at the age of 52, her husband Damian Lewis has announced. The actor took to social media to share the sad news that his wife has died of cancer.

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 made her final TV appearance last month on Good Morning Britain, shortly before her heartbreaking death.The Peaky Blinders actress’ tragic death age 52 was announced by her husband Damian Lewis on Friday 16 April. Shortly before her tragic passing, Helen made a joint TV appearance on the ITV alongside her husband Damian, 50, in March to discuss their recent charity work.

Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has led tributes to actress Helen McCrory following her shocking death. The passing of the beloved Brit, who played Aunt Polly Elizabeth Gray on the hit TV drama, was announced by her actor husband Damian Lewis on Twitter on Friday when he shared the sad news that she had lost her "heroic battle" with cancer, and Knight was among the first to pay his respects, calling the show's leading lady: "one of the great actors of her generation".

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”.

Helen McCrory has died aged 52. The 'Harry Potter' star passed away "peacefully" after a battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Twitter on Friday afternoon (16.

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.”

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.

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”.

late Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star who died after a "heroic battle with cancer". McCrory, who played Aunt Polly in the BBC crime series, was described as a "beautiful and mighty woman" by her husband.

Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter actor Helen McCrory has died from cancer. She was 52 years old.

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 appeared on Good Morning Britain alongside husband Damian Lewis to promote charity work for The Prince’s Trust. “Wow.

Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory has died at 52 after a battle with cancer, her husband, actor Damian Lewis, has announced. Lewis on Friday said that McCrory, whom he married in 2007, died "peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family," following a "heroic" cancer battle.

Damian Lewis has paid touching tribute to his wife, actor Helen McCrory, calling her “beautiful and mighty” in a Twitter note announcing her death at the age of 52 after a private battle with cancer. “She died as she lived,” he wrote.

Helen McCrory, the English stage and screen star who appeared in three Harry Potter films as well asThe Queen, Peaky Blindersand Skyfall, has died. She was 52.

When actor Damian Lewis shared the heartbreaking news that his wife, Helen McCrory, had passed away at the age of 52, anyone familiar with their relationship, knew that this was a tragic end to a true love story.

James Bond film Skyfall and Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed Helen died following a 'heroic battle with cancer'.

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.

Damian Lewis announced the death of his wife Helen McCrory in a statement on Twitter. He wrote: "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.

Helen McCrory appeared on Good Morning Britainalongside husband Damian Lewis to promote charity work for The Prince’s Trust. “Wow.

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”.

Helen McCrory's final appearance in the spotlight came on Good Morning Britain just last month. The Peaky Blinders actress appeared via video link to discuss her charity work.

Harry Potter fans will remember Helen McCrory as the villainous Narcissa Malfoy, but the actor was originally supposed to play a different role in the franchise. McCrory died from cancer aged 52, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday.

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Harry Potter movies, the James Bond film "Skyfall" and the "Peaky Blinders" television series, has died at the age of 52 after a "heroic battle" with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis said on Friday.

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Helen McCrory, known for acting in a number of beloved franchises including Peaky Blinders, Harry Potter and Penny Dreadful, died Friday at 52.

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

The hardest loss. Actress Helen McCrory has died after battling cancer, her husband, Damian Lewis, confirmed on Friday, April 16. She was 52.

Actress Helen McCrory, known for roles in “Peaky Blinders” and the 007 film “Skyfall” has passed away at age 52.

Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory has tragically died at the age of 52.

Actress Helen McCrory, known for roles in “Peaky Blinders” and the 007 film “Skyfall” has passed away at age 52.