Across a 30-year career, Helen McCrory carved out a reputation for playing fiery, complex characters on stage and screen. "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. She died last week. The news was confirmed on Twitter by the beloved actress’ husband, actor … British actress Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies has died, her husband said Friday. David Harewood said McCrory's widow Damian Lewis texted him 'days' before. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. “Nobody knew. McCrory died aged 52 at home surrounded by her family and friends after a "heroic battle" with cancer, her husband, actor Lewis, shared on Twitter on Friday. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Helen McCrory's long cancer battle revealed as she swore friends to secrecy. READ MORE: Helen McCrory dead: Peaky Blinders dies after cancer battle aged 52 Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52 (Image: GETTY/REX) Helen McCrory … Helen McCrory, Harry Potter Star, Dies at 52 After 'Heroic Battle with Cancer,' Says Husband Damian Lewis this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. Actors Damien Lewis and his wife Helen McCrory arrive in the Royal Box on Centre Court to watch a Men's singles semifinal match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 12, 2019. VERY few people knew of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinder star Helen McCrory's cancer battle, says a pal. I'm staggered by her. https://www.the-sun.com/.../helen-mccrory-kept-cancer-diagnosis-secret Director Carrie Cracknell told BBC’s Today show: “Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. While many performers struggle to find meaty female roles in film and television, McCrory played a string of them. May 2, 2021 ; AceShowbiz - Helen McCrory's friends only discovered the star's cancer diagnosis days before her death.. Peaky Blinders will continue to air on BBC One later this year with its final season. Cillian Murphy has led tributes from friends and colleagues of award-winning actress Helen McCrory after she had died from cancer aged 52. None of us knew what she was battling. McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series "Homeland" and "Billions," married in 2007 and had two children. I will dearly miss my pal. 'That's so clever, darling.' The problems with Helen McCrory's arm may have been lymphodema ,or fluid collection ,after lymph nodes in the arm pit are removed to stop cancer spreading out into the body. Tributes have been paid to Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory who has died aged 52 from cancer. The city institution is closing after 16 years, sparking sadness amongst diners. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", 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. Latest news email updates straight to your inbox. Damian did such a tremendous job in publicly handling all that. HELEN McCrory kept her cancer diagnosis secret - and friends only found out days before she died. Damian released a statement saying: “Already I miss her. https://www.independent.co.uk/.../helen-mcrory-death-cancer-b1833331.html Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Mr Harewood said 'none of use knew what she was battling' ahead of her death. ", McCrory also starred as a human rights lawyer dragged into international intrigue in the TV thriller "Fearless," played lawyer Cherie Blair, wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the 2006 movie "The Queen," and had roles in Martin Scorsese's film "Hugo" and the James Bond thriller "Skyfall. Helen Elizabeth McCrory OBE (17 August 1968 – 16 April 2021) was an English actress.After studying at the Drama Centre London, she made her stage debut in The Importance of Being Earnest in 1990. She played the matriarch of a crime family on "Peaky Blinders" and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. PUBLISHED: 08:04, Sun, Apr 18, 2021 “In life, too, we had to rise to meet her. 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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. https://www.thesun.co.uk/.../14680324/what-type-cancer-helen-mccrory-have "It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. "God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Rumors swirl about Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck reunion, 'Saboteur,' 'St. Helen McCrory's friends learned of her cancer diagnosis just days before her death, it has emerged. Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52 (Getty, BBC, Warner Bros) Actress Helen McCrory has died aged 52 after private battle with cancer.. The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory’s death has not as yet been revealed to the public. The "Peaky Blinders" actress … Several injured in balcony collapse in Calif. Power Play: Anand on use of AstraZeneca vaccine, Pattie Lovett-Reid: When it comes to hobbies and side hustles, the CRA is watching, What does the science say about AstraZeneca? `How did you do that?' "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. "Having said that, there are a lot of things I turn down," she told The Associated Press in 2016, describing the sort of roles where "all your lines are `But what did you do at work?' She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. "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," the Billions actor wrote. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show 'Peaky Blinders' and the 'Harry Potter' movies, has died, her husband said Friday. By Daniel Bird. DAMIAN LEWIS has shared a touching personal tribute following the death of his late wife, Helen McCrory, who died on Friday of cancer. Onstage, McCrory's roles included the vengeful Greek heroine "Medea" at the National Theatre in 2014. “It was shocking and unbelievably sad. The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory’s death has not as yet been revealed to the public. "Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being," he said in a statement. She blazed so brightly. 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Her good friend Carrie Cracknell said she wanted to keep working so asked her pals to keep her illness a secret. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. Dr Max Pemberton examines the reasons people with cancer may choose to avoid telling others about their diagnosis. When you live in the public spotlight you have … Elsewhere' star Norman Lloyd dies at 106, LIVE NOW: Ontario officials provide an update on COVID-19, 'Went into full beast mode': Mom punches would-be car thief, B.C. Among the stars to pay tribute are Cillian Murphy and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the sad news. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said Friday that McCrory died “peacefully at home” after a "heroic battle with cancer.” (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File). VERY few people knew of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinder star Helen McCrory's cancer battle, says a pal. 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 … In an interview with The Mirror, Harewood, 55, said: “Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. 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Rowling tweeted that she was "devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman who's left us far too soon.". `And then what did you do? Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52 following a secret battle with cancer. It was all very, very upsetting. McCrory was one of Britain's most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women. Helen MCcrory was half Glaswegian, and spoke about her family roots in the city. She has shone more brightly in the last months than you would imagine even the brightest star could shine. Harry Potter's Helen McCrory Dead at 52 After Cancer Battle In a social media post, actor Damian Lewis confirmed his wife, Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory, had … Elevation and pressure bandages are used ,amongst other treatments. "Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity," comedian Matt Lucas tweeted. The only person she really shared it with … Director Carrie Cracknell told BBC’s Today show: “Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I … British actress Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. 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