My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. #RIPHelenMcCroryThoughts go out to her family and friends xxx. All Rights Reserved. She was so powerful and controlled and this is so sad.. She was so so brilliant when she came to work on Bill. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter According to reports, Helen died peacefully in her home after a battle with cancer, which she kept extremely private. Rest in peace., Lawrence Fox penned: How utterly heartbreaking. He said she was proudest of her work on stage. A written finding is made regardless of whether an inquest is held or not. I will dearly miss my pal. The actress is survived by Damian and their two sons,Manon, 15, and Gulliver, 14. Also known for her stage performances, National Theatre artistic director Rufus Norris said she was "one of the great actors of her generation". She also will be remembered by many as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Simply heartbreaking news.. Express. God, we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. According to Damian, Helen McCrorys cause of death was cancer that she kept hidden till her passing. Ms Cracknell said working with McCrory was "one of the highlights of my professional life". McCrory's husband,actor Damian Lewis,announced the news of her death on Twitteron Friday, April 16, 2021. Subscribe to Here's the Deal, our politics newsletter. By Tiasa Bhowal: Actress Helen McCrory, who is best known for her appearance in the Harry Potter series of films and Peaky Blinders, died of cancer. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". The series mainly revolves around the fictional part Irish Catholic and part Romani Shelby family, the members of which control the Peaky Blinders. My heart goes out to Damian and their family. It was an honour to work with her and know her. "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. Thoughts are with you and your family. Helen was a beautiful supportive person to those of us who had the honour to know or work with her. I worked with Helen on stage and of course we were lucky enough to get her in Inside No 9. Peaky Blinders: What was Polly star Helen McCrory's favourite scene? pic.twitter.com/OPQQv0UZ0V, Were sad to hear of the death of actor Helen McCrory. George Segal, Who Plays Pops on 'The Goldbergs,' Passed Away at 87 Years Old, Jessica Walter Died at Age 80, but the Spirit of Lucille Bluth Lives on Here's a Look at Some of Her Best Moments, Rapper DMX Died at the Age of 50, Surrounded by Friends and Family. My heart goes out to Damian and the family, no words of condolences will ever be enough.. A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. In her tribute, Harry Potter author JK Rowling wrote: "I'm devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman who's left us far too soon. Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? ", Cillian shared that Helen's death and"loads of different reason" made for a bittersweet final season. Michael Sheen said: So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. McCrory was one of Britains most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women. pic.twitter.com/udTJF9LUDo, So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. Comedian Matt Lucas, who worked with them on the FeedNHS campaign, tweeted that she "will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity". Murdoch has survived scandal after scandal. McCrory was one of Britains most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women. As he discussed the poet, Damian said, "One person whose thunder absolutely would not be stolen was Helen McCrory. Born in Paddington, London, the award-winning actress developed an extensive filmography before her death, but she was best known for her roles as Polly Gray on Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter. Away from the screen, McCrory was well known for her charity work, including helping feed frontline workers during the pandemic. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. The actor is best known for playing Aunt Polly in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders. He penned: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after this is so very very sad.". Actor Michael Sheen, who worked with McCrory on the 2006 film The Queen and more recently in ITV drama Quiz, described her death as "heartbreaking" and said it had been "an honour to work with her and know her" in a post on social media. Really lovely company. "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," Lewis tweeted on Friday.. She appeared alongside Lewis to discuss their work with the Princes Trust. Helen McCrory quotes. Im 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. Portrayed by Helen McCrory, Elizabeth Polly Gray, ne Shelby, is the matriarch of the Shelby family. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. "So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time," he tweeted. Sleep easy Pol. You will not believe Helen McCrory's final wish. Their daughter Manon was born in September 2006 and their son Gulliver in November 2007. Helen McCrory, known to audiences as Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films and as Polly Gray inPeaky Blinders, has died of cancer at the age of 52. Jill Lawless, Associated Press. Celebrities and other public figures are posting social-media tributes to actress Helen McCrory. "We were just reeling throughout the whole thing," he toldBritish Esquirein an interviewpublished Tuesday, Feb. 1. McCrory, who was also known for her roles in the films The Queen, The Special Relationship and the Harry Potter franchise, died of cancer on Friday at the age I've never lost anyone like thatwho was young and a friend. "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why," she said. 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. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. The Devastating Death Of Harry Potter And Peaky Blinders Star Helen McCrory. Netflix, under a deal with the Weinstein Co. and Endemol, has acquired the rights to the first two seasons of gritty British gangster drama Peaky Blinders., 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.. Love ya. She blazed so brightly. Although Helen brushed off questions about her health, we now know that things were much more serious than the actress let on. Writing in the Guardian, Mendes said he had asked McCrory to play the role of Sonya, but she had other ideas. She provided the voice of Stelmaria, Lord Asriel's snow leopard daemon, in the recent BBC One TV series His Dark Materials, and the show's Twitter account called her "uniquely talented". Helen McCrory was born on 17 August 1968 and died on 16 April 2021. Left: McCrory also made appearances inDoctor Who, the 2017 miniseries Fearless, andFantastic Mr. Fox,the 2009 movie based on a Roald Dahl book. Lewis confirmed the news on Twitter today, revealing his wife had died of cancer. RIP Helen.. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. 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Helen has acting credits across the small and big screen, and also wowed the crowds on stage. What was Helen McCrorys cause of death? Following the news of her death, tributes have been pouring in for the acclaimed actor. ", Alongside a photo of McCrory, actress Dame Helen Mirren wrote on Instagram: "A great actress and a great person. April 16, 2021 Updated 3:20 PM PT. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. The Homeland star posted: Im 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. The accomplished British actress has been married to Lewis since 2007, and they have two children together: Manon, aged 14, and Gulliver, aged 13. pic.twitter.com/fbau6kywzW, Helen McCrory. While Helen managed to keep her health issues a secret from the public, a previous interview clip that has gone viral shows just how well she hid her illness. McCrory was diagnosed with breast cancer, but she didnt want the news to be publicized. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. During the interview, host Kate Garraway asked if she had a sore throat. Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity. Piers Morgan erupts at 'brass-necked' Prince Andrew, Paul O'Grady warned Meghan Markle against 'really riling' Queen, Helen McCrory was well loved as Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, Helen McCrory leaves Peaky Blinders fans gobsmacked with accent on GMB, Damian Lewis shared the news of his wife's death, The star was well known for her role in Peaky Blinders. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Helens death was confirmed by Damian, who said how lucky they were to have had her in their lives. Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. Image Source: Whatsonstage. What a tremendous loss. 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. Her last TV appearance was in March on Good Morning Britain with her husband Damian Lewis. Thoughts are with her loved ones x., How utterly heartbreaking, Laurence Fox replied. The actress was perhaps best known for playing Aunt Polly, the matriarch of the Shelby clan, in all five series of hit BBC period gang drama Peaky Blinders from its start in 2013. LONDON (AP) Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at its London premiere. Subscribe to Heres the Deal, our politics 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 swore friends to secrecy about cancer diagnosis, 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, swore her friends to secrecy about the disease. However, she has also had major roles in several films and television shows since she began acting in 1990. `And then what did you do? Fearlessly, Lewis wrote on Twitter. Her most well-known role came as no-nonsense Aunt Polly on Peaky Blinders, and the terrifying Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise. "It doesn't make sense. Simply heartbreaking news. In a moving tribute to the Peaky Blinders star, Lewis said: Shes left our beautiful children, Manon and Gully, too early, but they have been prepared for life., Writing in the Sunday Times, Lewis said: She has exhorted us to be courageous and not afraid. "God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. In 2000, she played the title character in Anna Karenina. Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. McCrory's husband, actor Damian Lewis, announced on Friday that she had died of cancer at age 52. It was a pleasure to work with you. It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played., He added, "It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years., Along with a few of Helens other co-stars, Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling also said her final goodbye to Helen on social media. I will dearly miss my pal. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being, he said in a statement. 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? Thats so clever, darling. How did you do that? And then what did you do?, Of course, theres so much sexism within the profession, McCrory said. Heartbreaking.. 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 Refresh for updates: Helen McCrory, known for acting in a number of beloved franchises including Peaky Blinders, Harry Potter and Penny Dreadful, died Friday at 52. McCrory made her acting debut in 1993 in an episode of Full Stretch. She debuted on the big screen with the 1994 thriller Uncovered. In the ensuing years, she built an impressive resume with works in TV shows and films. McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series Homeland and Billions, married in 2007 and had two children. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died peacefully at home after a heroic battle with cancer., She died as she lived. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. Last year, the couple raised more than 1m to provide NHS workers with meals from high street restaurants during the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, co-star Cillian Murphy is sharing how her death was a devastating blow to the cast. Since news of her death was confirmed, her former co-stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to the late actress. She was also a gifted actor - fearless and magnificent. Arts Apr 16, 2021 3:48 PM EDT. Helen McCrory died of breast cancer at her home in London on 16 April 2021, aged 52. Cause of Death. Actress Helen McCrory has died, aged 52 (Picture: Rex) Michael Sheen and JK Rowling led tributes to Helen McCrory, as news of her death emerged. So young. Biography - A Short WikiEnglish actress who played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. As well as fearless Polly Gray in BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders, she was in 2007 Best Film BAFTA winner The Queen, amongst many other films and TV shows., So desperately sad. Others remembered McCrory for her charity work, including on FeedNHS, a campaign to provide meals for frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Before she died, the actor Helen McCrory repeatedly urged her teenage children to be courageous and not sad about her death, her husband, Damian Lewis, has said. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Helen McCrory died. Peaky Blinders premieres onBBC One in February. An unfathomable loss. Michael Sheen and JK Rowling led tributes to Helen McCrory, as news of her death emerged. RIP Helen. "She had this extraordinary, fierce depth of character and complexity and ability to articulate so many parts of the human condition.". She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. She died as she lived. Fearlessly, McCrory's husband Damian Lewis wrote on Twitter. Helen McCrory backstage ahead of the Temperley London show during London Fashion Week in September 2018. Tim Whitby / Getty Images for BFC file Copyright 2023 Distractify. McCrory was awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017. pic.twitter.com/Eo2dmviKik, Oh Damian, Im so sorry. WebThe movie actress Helen McCrory died at the age of 52. Get our L.A. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She was also a gifted actor fearless and magnificent. 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Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, took to Twitter to share the news. Dermot OLeary recalled on Twitter: Had the good fortune to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. She played the matriarch of a crime family on Peaky Blinders and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies. Helen McCrory was an English actress. She died on 16 April 2021, at her home in London. It's hard to imagine whatPeaky Blinders will look like without Helen McRory's inimitable Aunt Polly. British actress Helen McCrory, star of Peaky Blinders, died today at the age of 52. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? One of her most visible roles was asDraco Malfoy's motherNarcissa in the Harry Potter series, and she was originally slated to play an even bigger part in the franchise until she fell pregnant. But Aunt Polly, set to marry the man she loved, and her love story will not play outinthe sixth and final season of the BBC series. As he told the magazine, "It wasn't a very pleasant shooting experience. Sleep easy Pol. However, a Twitter userremarked at the time that she didn't look well. She blazed so brightly. Blessings to Damian and the family. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. 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. Cause of death McCrory died of cancer at her home in London on 16 April 2021, aged 52. Forever my Narcissa Malfoy. Announcing the death on Twitter, husband Damian Lewis stated that she This is the first time McCrory's health battle was made public. I will dearly miss my pal". 2023 E! "It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity, Matt Lucas said. And certainly that was, it was for her and her family and her very closest friends.". https://t.co/gsBO5Fr1ev, RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. What a tremendous loss.". McCrory was one of Britain's most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women. Angela Griffin replied: News of Helen McCrory passing has just floored me. At the same theater, she excelled as a woman caught between a dull husband and a feckless lover in Terence Rattigans The Deep Blue Sea in 2016. Posting on Twitter, Richard Coles wrote: Very sorry to hear of the death of Helen McCrory, such a brilliant actor; heartfelt condolences to Damian Lewis, their children, and all who loved her. 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She swore her friends to secrecy about the disease as she underwent treatment, according to Carrie Cracknell, who directed McCrory in a 2014 production of Medea. HELEN McCrory was still promoting her charity work in the final weeks before her death aged 52. Murphy, who played Tommy Shelby in the show, added he was "broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend", describing her as "a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being". Impossible to process the mighty Helen McCrory has passed. While Helen Reddys family did the best they could to stay in touch with her, the pandemic still took its toll on the singer. Fearlessly. In addition to her starring role in six seasons of Peaky Blinders, McCrory's filmography included high-profile projects such as her most recent: voicingStelmaria, Lord Asriel's (James McAvoy) snow leopard daemon, onHBO's His Dark Materials. Helen was a beautiful supportive person to those of us who had the honour to know or work with her.