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Her other movie roles included playingMP Clair Dowar in Skyfall andCherie Blair in The Queen and The Special Relationship. The star's husband,actor Damian Lewis, announced she had died "peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family" on April 16, 2021. Helen "faced up" to her cancer battle "with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary and was teaching people around her how to live. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. Following her death Kate paid tribute to the actress, writing on Twitter: 'Terrible news devastated for @lewis_damian and for their children and all the family. She said: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. She blazed so brightly. Heartbreaking., Actor and writer Mark Gatiss said: Unbearable and unbelievable that Helen McCrory has gone. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, passed away after a 'heroic' battle with . Live fully, take opportunities, have adventures. Sat 17 Apr 2021 12.11 EDT. She blazed so brightly. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Thoughts with Damian and family. "Axe is back, and it's exciting. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Emma and daughter Lettie were found dead at Epsom College earlier this year. She blazed so brightly. Lewis and McCrory met in 2003 when they were both starring at a theater production of "Five Gold Rings" in London. On April 16, reports revealed that Helen McCrory died at 52 years old. Brave Helen McCrory was still promoting her charity work for the NHS in the final weeks before her death, aged 52. And Kate Garraway cottoned on to the fact that something wasn't quite right with the star during a chat on Good Morning Britain about six weeks ago. She was a star, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Helen McCrory: looking back at the life of the 'fearless' star video obituary, Her thunder would not be stolen: Damian Lewis speaks about loss of Helen McCrory, Helen McCrory told family to be brave about her death, says Damian Lewis, Helen McCrory: engaging, enthralling, always magnetically watchable, Helen McCrory, star of Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter, dies aged 52, Helen McCrory: How should a woman live her life?, TheDeep Blue Sea review Helen McCrory blazes in passionate revival. Sun 18 Apr 2021 09.50 EDT. 1 of 101. From Potter to Peaky, from Blair to Bond, Helens fearlessness made every part she played unique and unmissable. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. "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.". God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She also starred as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, Clair Dowar in the James Bond film Skyfall, and Cherie Blair in both The Queen and The Special Relationship, and appeared in recent shows including MotherFatherSon, Quiz and Roadkill. After being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer.". Her husband led tributes to the star tonight along with JK Rowling, Michael Sheen,Taron Egerton,Cillian Murphy andKate Beckinsale. She went on to star in a string of films, including James Bond filmSkyfall, 1994s The Vampire, and The Queen in 2006,in which she played Tony Blairs wife Cherie Blair. It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Among her many film credits was Interview with a Vampire (1994), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and as Cherie Blair in The Queen (2006). It was all very, very upsetting. Homeland star Damian shared on Twitter: "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. February 27, 2023 alexandra bonefas scott No Comments . Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, McCrorys husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis pays tribute to beautiful and mighty woman, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. And still does, she toldThe Sun. "The timing was pure fluke, pure chance. Together they share a daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. Lewis added: [Helen] died as she lived. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. 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.. Fearlessly. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. She was 99. His Homeland co-star David Harewood has since revealed his shock about the Helen's hidden health battle. Damian continued, She died as she lived. You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? She blazed so brightly. 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. 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 . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We were sworn to secrecy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. 'She died as she lived. She was always relentlessly herself- razor sharp wit silver tongued kind & warm hearted she suffered no fools yet had time for everyone thank you for lighting the way forward & holding my hand when I needed it xx., Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021. It was all very, very upsetting. The Shape of You star announced her health battle on Wednesday as he confirmed new album Subtract. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider "Helen and her . ", Actor Michael Sheen, who played Tony Blair in "The Queen," said McCrory was "so funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". She was 52. Late actress Helen McCrory, 52, had been secretly battling cancer before her tragic death on Friday. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month.. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Cracknell, who directed McCrory in a 2014 production of Medea, said the performer did not want her illness overshadowing her family and professional life. 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. We were sworn to secrecy. 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