679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. McCrory was also was nominated for an Olivier for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It in at London's Wyndham's theatre in 2006. Helen McCrory, best known for her memorable roles in Harry Potter, The Queen, and Peaky Blinders, died Friday at age 52 after a battle with cancer. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling tweeted, Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. "The timing was pure fluke, pure chance. She also starred in the final two films in the franchise. ', She added: 'You sound a bit croaky. Her generosity has extended to encouraging us three to live. At the same theatre, she excelled as a woman caught between a dull husband and a feckless lover in Terence Rattigan's "The Deep Blue Sea" in 2016. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He said: "Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. Stay up to date with what you want to know. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. She blazed so brightly. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. Cracknell, who directed McCrory in a 2014 production of Medea, said the performer did not want her illness overshadowing her family and professional life. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. `How did you do that?' Apr 16, 2021, 8:58 AM. A wonderful actor and a wonderful woman. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. Amelia Wynne For Mailonline, 'I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend': Peaky Blinders' Cillian Murphy leads the stars paying tribute to Helen McCrory after she passed away aged 52 following cancer battle, Inside Helen McCrory's 13-year marriage to husband Damian Lewis as the actress leaves the actor and their two teenage children behind after her tragic death. Cillian Murphy, who plays the central role of gangland boss Tommy Shelby in "Peaky Blinders," set in the early 20th-century English underworld, said he was "broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend.". She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer . She was so so brilliant when she came to work on Bill. "Bobby's back," Lewis told Stephen Colbert on The Late Show. More than 100,000 WhatsApps were leaked to the Telegraph by political journalist Isabel Oakeshott, who helped the ex-Health Secretary write his pandemic memoir. ET. The director told BBCs Today programme: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Staff, Actors Helen McCrory, left, and Damian Lewis appear at the premiere of "Once Upon A Time in Hollywood," in London on July 30, 2019. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. For other inquiries, Contact Us. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Helen McCrory, the actress who starred as Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders," has died of cancer. "Her need to be fully alive and be committed and to take things incredibly seriously, such as her family and charity work, defined her last few years for her as much as ever.". For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Big-hearted Helen was known for her charity work, Helen McCrory was still doing charity work in final weeks before death from cancer aged 52, They met when starring in a play together in 2003, She played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Footage of the interview shows Damian gazing lovingly at his wife in her final TV appearance before her death on April 16, 2021. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Apr. Funny, of course generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky weve been, how blessed we are. 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The Peaky Blinders star died aged 52 after a "heroic" battle with cancer. Helen McCrory, the Peaky Blinders actor who died from cancer on Friday, swore friends to secrecy as she underwent treatment, her friend Carrie Cracknell said in a radio tribute. During the interview with Kate Garraway on ITV's GMB - where she was speaking about her and Damian's charity work - Helen appeared to have a croaky voice and looked pale. "Very, very few people knew, and I only did because we were planning to transfer a show to Broadway, and we had to cancel that because she was undergoing treatment. "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. 12:17 GMT 17 Apr 2021. J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 16, 2021. 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It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening." Actor did not want her professional or charitable work overshadowed by illness in final weeks, says friend. Kate suffered the prank gone wrong on Thursday's ITV show. "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this incredibly sad time.. The 52-year-old star had been battling cancer, but "faced up to it with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary" according to close friend Carrie Cracknell. McCrory began her career on the stage performing at London's West End before appearing in films including "Interview With the Vampire" (1994), "Casanova" (2005), and "The Queen" (2006). 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Caring Helen and her husband, actor Damian Lewis, who lived together in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during theCovidpandemic. Caring Helen and her husband, actor Damian Lewis, who lived together in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during theCovidpandemic. She played the matriarch of a crime family on "Peaky Blinders" and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. Another of her most memorable roles was as the matriarch figure Polly Gray in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, for which she received critical raves. man facing 96 charges in child abuse investigation, Harry, Meghan asked to leave U.K. home in further royal rift, Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, Nanos seat projections show Conservatives with clear advantage after Liberals slip, U.S. CDC warns of rise in 'extensively drug-resistant' shigella bacteria infections. Sign up for notifications from Insider! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family. "My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Of course, everyone in life wants someone to love and be loved by, but I think I was always just engrossed and involved in work. Last modified on Wed 21 Apr 2021 05.30 EDT. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. 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The death of the Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star was shared in a heartbreaking post by her actor husband, Damian Lewis. Helen then appeared in a string of films - including Interview with the Vampire in 1994 and The Queen in 2006 where she played Cherie Blair. ". VERY few people knew of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinder star Helen McCrory's cancer battle, says a pal. Lewis left the show after Season 5 to deal with a personal tragedy: his wife, famed actress Helen McCrory, passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2021, and Lewis wanted to spend more . Her husband, Lewis, a fellow actor, announced McCrorys death on Twitter. At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? Bookmark. She blazed so brightly. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. 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