Helen McCrory sadly died two weeks ago following a battle with cancer and now one of her friends is opening up about her final days.
17.04.2021 - 17:00 / msn.com
Helen McCrory “swore friends to secrecy” as she underwent gruelling treatment for cancer. The Peaky Blinders actress told “very, very few people” about her diagnosis and carried on with her charity work just a few weeks before her death aged 52.
Carrie Cracknell, who directed Ms McCrory in a state production of Medea, said the actress didn’t want her illness overshadowing her family and professional life. Speaking on BBC’s Today programme Ms Cracknell said: “Helen wanted to be very private about
.Helen McCrory sadly died two weeks ago following a battle with cancer and now one of her friends is opening up about her final days.
Helen McCrory passed away yesterday at the age of 52 following a battle with cancer and her husband, Billions actor Damian Lewis, confirmed the news by writing a touching farewell to her.
Helen McCrory made her friends swear to secrecy as she privately battled cancer before her tragic death, a friend has said.The Peaky Blinders actress passed away age 52 on Friday 16 April, which was announced by her husband Damian Lewis. Helen is said to have told few people about her health battle, which was even hinted at during her final TV appearance weeks before her death.
announced on Friday that his wife had died aged 52 after being diagnosed with cancer. McCrory, originally from Paddington in London, was best known for her roles as Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, and for her appearance in Skyfall.
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.
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”.
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.
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”.
James Bond film Skyfall and Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed Helen died following a 'heroic battle with cancer'.