'All my colleagues join me in wishing her family and friends our deepest condolences. Sending love to her family.'. Tom Felton is honoring Helen McCrory. Thoughts with Damian and family. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. She was brilliant, vivacious, and she made us laugh. She trained at the Chang-Ren Nian. Piers Wenger, BBC director of drama, paid tribute to McCrory, who starred in the broadcaster's Peaky Blinders. Helen was a force of nature and just so f***ing great in ALL ways.'. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". It was a pleasure to work with you. Rest in peace'. She won … 'Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. The actress's husband Damian Lewis confirmed the news of her death in a heartbreaking statement. The actor Kevin McKidd, who starred opposite McCrory in the 2000 TV miniseries Anna Karenina, tweeted: 'I am utterly heartbroken to hear this.. Damian I'm sending you and the family all my love and warmth at this time. Elsewhere, she appeared as Narcissa Malfoy, mother of Draco, in the final three Harry Potter films. Your talent, humanity and passion for life will be remembered by me and everyone your life touched with deep gratitude. You think you're absolutely fine, you're pottering along, you're coping with it. Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory married in 2007 McCrory married Homeland star Lewis in 2007 and they had two children. 'Then we watched her in the courtroom pretty much do a one-woman monologue and be incredibly excellent and not forget a thing. 'I will always remember the scenes we shared in that play. 'I bumped into her and Damian many times over the past ten or so years and she was always the same; full of warmth, cheekiness and fun. Fearlessly. Alongside husband and Homeland star Damian Lewis, McCrory delved into the details of the pair’s new work with charity the Prince's Trust. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory died aged 52 after a secret 'heroic battle' with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis heartbreakingly revealed on Friday. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. He penned: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully as home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. Bafta said it was 'sad' to hear of McCrory's death. HELEN MCCRORY revealed she "felt lucky" to have met husband Damian Lewis before her death was announced yesterday By Josh Saunders PUBLISHED: 15:09, Sat, Apr 17, 2021 ', Rev Richard Coles was among those paying tribute. Helen McCrory’s friends were ‘sworn to secrecy’ over her battle with cancer. 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. Her husband led tributes to the star last night along with JK Rowling, Michael Sheen, Taron Egerton, Cillian Murphy and Kate Beckinsale. 'And together we started a campaign to try and raise £1 million to feed NHS, which the front line was London initially, and as we're getting closer to that million, we're taking that out nationwide.'. Much love to Damian and her family. She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. 'We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening,' it said. ', A spokesman for the Old Vic said: 'We are devastated to hear of the loss of Helen McCrory. Brian Welk | April 16, 2021 @ 9:05 AM Last Updated: April 16, 2021 @ 9:31 AM Photo: Getty Images. What a talent we have lost.'. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis said McCrory died “peacefully at home” after a “heroic battle with cancer.” “She died as she lived. Heartwarming pictures capture Helen McCrory and Damian Lewis celebrating the occasion in Chelsea, London, last year by singing along to a series of classic Irish tracks. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. 'My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. “You sound a bit croaky. She was quizzed by Kate Garraway on the day. McCrory was born in Paddington, London, to a Welsh mother and Scottish-born father and was the eldest of three children. 'She was so generous with her time and her performance. Helen McCrory wore her immense talent with unparalleled grace and wit and heart. ', Actor and director Noel Clarke said: 'RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. 'Her body of work speaks of her extraordinary talent, what it doesn't speak of is her kindness, intelligence and sense of fun. “Are you alright, Helen?” Garraway asked. The actress, who has died aged 52 from cancer, was best known for starring as matriarch Polly Gray in Birmingham-set BBC crime thriller Peaky Blinders and as politician Clair Dowar in the James Bond film Skyfall. Actor Cillian Murphy, who starred alongside McCrory in Peaky Blinders, said in a statement: 'I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend. This is too soon, too cruel. 'So sad to hear this news,' he tweeted. He was in attendance with his actress wife Helen for the event, McCrory had her arm in a sling as she held the song sheet so that Damian did not fluff his lines at the September 24 ceremony, Lewis wears a face covering as he holds a guitar and passes notes over to his beloved wife as onlookers at the ceremony laugh, McCrory wipes her face as she holds the documents saying Irish and Celtic song lyrics for her husband Lewis as he plays the guitar, Shocking CCTV footage of Joshua White stabbing in Hackney, Terrifying video of child being dragged under $4K Peloton treadmills, Heroic dog saves smaller dog friend from drowning in swimming pool, Hundreds turn up to Cambridghshire car boot sale after lockdown easing, Australian commodore shares Prince Philip funeral was humbling, Princess Beatrice is comforted by husband as she wipes tear, Prince Philip's funeral: William and Kate travel to Windsor, Kate Middleton arrives for Prince Philip funeral at Windsor Castle, Viral video shows mother of the groom hovering over the bride's shoulder, Steven Gerrard says he 'loved' watching Arsenal against Slavia Prague, Huw Edwards discusses Prince Philip's hearse at funeral procession, Boris Johnson observes minute's silence in memory of Prince Philip, Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory has passed away at 52 after 'heroic battle' with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis confirmed on Friday afternoon (the couple are pictured last month on Good Morning Britain), Happy times: Helen had been married to fellow actor Damian since 2007 and shared two children with him - daughter Manon, 14, and 13-year-old son Gulliver (the couple pictured in February last year), McCrory was best known for playing the matriarch Polly Gray in hit BBC crime drama Peaky Blinders, Helen pictured as Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders left, and as Narcissa Malfoy in the Potter franchise right, In his statement, Lewis said: 'I'm heartbroken to announce that after a 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'. By Katie Weston and Ciara Farmer and Jack Wright For Mailonline, Published: 07:28 BST, 17 April 2021 | Updated: 11:19 BST, 17 April 2021. This one has hit me hard. Helen McCrory, the popular actress who is best known for her roles in Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders, passed away. 'She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Our thoughts are with her family. 'It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. #RIPHelenMcCrory Thoughts go out to her family and friends. She also took the role of villainous Rosanna Calvierri in the Doctor Who episode The Vampires Of Venice. She attended school in Hertfordshire, then spent a year living in Italy, before returning to London to study acting at the Drama Centre. Award-winning actress Helen Elizabeth McCrory was born in London, England, to Welsh-born Anne (Morgans) and Scottish-born Iain McCrory, a diplomat (from Glasgow). The Peaky Blinders actress appeared via video link to discuss her charity work. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders'' and the “Harry Potter'' movies, has died, her husband said Friday. 'A huge loss to my family as well as to British acting. The couple were last seen during an appearance on Good Morning Britain last month, where they appeared to speak about their charity work for the Prince's Trust and the Prince's Trust Awards. British actress Helen McCrory, who was married to Damian Lewis, has died suddenly at the age of just 52. And you suddenly burst into tears. Cleaning, cooking, cleaning, cooking, cleaning, cooking. She was amazing. A wonderful actor and a wonderful woman. In Peaky Blinders she played Polly Gray, aunt of Cillian Murphy's Tommy Shelby and the treasurer of the Peaky Blinders crime family. British actress Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said on Friday. 'Thank you Helen, for your wisdom, your talent, your generosity. 'She died as she lived. 'Helen , we love you. Aisling Bea, who starred with McCrory in Quiz, tweeted: 'Utterly heartbreaking, what a loss. McCrory and Homeland star Damian Lewis married in 2007 and had their daughter Manon in 2006 and son Gulliver in 2007. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Fearlessly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.'. ", "She died as she lived. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. 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'With her incisive wit and ferocious intelligence, she was one of the most charismatic and distinctive performers. And it's very surreal.'. Love ya. She blazed so brightly. 'I could not believe that THE Helen McCrory was pacing up & down, worried about lines, she was so down to earth & openly vulnerable, all for the craft & being as good as possible. She appeared in some 25 productions during the 1990s through to the mid-2010s, with credits including Macbeth, As You Like It and Pride And Prejudice. 'From Potter to Peaky, from Blair to Bond, Helen's fearlessness made every part she played unique and unmissable. ', Mark Gatiss added: 'Unbearable and unbelievable that Helen McCrory has gone.. A genuine firecracker with an aching vulnerability. Rocketman star Taron Egerton said: 'I did my first job with Helen. And kind. And I know that [even] if I'm in another building he will find me and we will dance to this.'. 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