Lewis left the show at the end of season 5 and is set to appear in six of the 12 episodes that will air this new season. 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. The death of the Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star was shared in a heartbreaking post by her actor husband, Damian Lewis. "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. McCrory has died at the age of 52, Lewis said Friday, April 16, 2021. McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series "Homeland" and "Billions," married in 2007 and had two children. She later returned asBellatrixs sister in The Half Blood Prince, and also starred in the final two movies in the franchise. "Nobody knew. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. The 'beautiful and mighty' actress, who played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter, died 'peacefully' at home surrounded by friends and family. It was shocking and unbelievably sad. It was an honour to work with her and know her. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". 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. You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? While the death of the talented actress on Friday came as a shock to fans, those closest to her knew she had been struggling while undergoing treatment behind the scenes. One from a male point of view, which is much more physical and violent and threatening, and one from a female point of view, which is just as physically violent and threatening, but is also psychological.. BBC EastEnders Whitney Dean faces new tragedy after heartbreaking termination, Whitney and Zack's baby was diagnosed with Edwards' Syndrome and was unlikely to survive after birth. She said: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. through a code based on coughing. 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. So sad to say farewell so suddenly I never took the chance to tell her , but she helped shape me as a person so much on & off screen, he captioned his IG photo, which showed the pair in a scene from the movie. 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. ", Another lamented: "So very sad; she was a fabulous actress and gone too young. 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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.. The couple were on GMB to discuss their involvement with the Prince's Trust which is a charity that helps vulnerable young people get their lives on track. Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. Really lovely company. ', Helen then added: 'And I've got no makeup artist and no hair dresser!'. ", 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. 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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. "My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. In 2014 she starred in Alan Rickmans film A Little Chaos, opposite Kate Winslet. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Helen McCrory, English actress who starred in 'Harry Potter' and 'Peaky Blinders,' dead at 52 Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died 'peacefully at home' after battling cancer Helen McCrory died of cancer at age 52 in April 2021. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.'. Just three weeks before her death, she was confirmed to be returning to the show for its sixth and final season alongside actors Paul Anderson and Cillian Murphy. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. The British actress's husband, actor Damian . What a tremendous loss.". She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer . They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Birmingham escort lifts lid on dangers of city sex industry, Birmingham call-girl 'attacked, threatened with acid, stalked and harassed' - but large sums of cash and gifts make for an 'addictive lifestyle', A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton dubbed 'beautiful' as she posts gorgeous snap. Brave Helen McCrory was still promoting her charity work for the NHS in the final weeks before her death, aged 52. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. "She died as she . 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. Rest in peace.. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you. Heres everything to know about Helen. The Hollywood actress, who has also starred in Skyfall and Harry Potter, only told few people about her diagnosis and continued with her charity work until a few weeks before her death. ", Helen's fans expressed shock at her passing, with one tweeting: "Brave lady and so sad for her family to lose her at such a young age. By Her talent and work was legendary and sublime. "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.". However, she was originallycast as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but pulled out of the film when she fell pregnant. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. Together they share a daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. One of her final screen performances was as a barrister in last years ITV drama Quiz, based on the scandal surrounding Charles Ingram and his wife, Diana, who were accused of conspiring to steal the jackpot in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening." "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. Im 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, he began. During the chat presenter Kate asked the Harry Potter star half-way through if she was okay, saying: 'Are you alright, Helen? ', The Peaky Blinders star replied with a brave smile, saying: 'I've got children!' Her character is the aunt of the Shelby brothers and the unofficial head of the family. In a statement released to the public, her husband (actor Damian Lewis). Sign up for notifications from Insider! I was in awe. Her last two appearances at the National Theatre were as Medea, in a play based on Euripides Greek tragedy, and as Hester Collyer in a revival of Terence Rattigans 1952 modern classic, The Deep Blue Sea. Fearlessly. So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time, he tweeted. 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