Rescuers comb wreckage of Greece's deadliest train crash, Eagle-eyed fans spot 'Last of Us' production blunder, Oops! "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. Very few people knew. Helen McCrory Dies Of Cancer: Everything To Know About The 'Harry Potter' Star. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, died following a "heroic" battle with cancer. She said: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. Last modified on Wed 21 Apr 2021 05.30 EDT. ", The actress jokingly replied: "No, Ive got children! Still, one crucial character was missing as Aunt Polly wasn't featured throughout the season, as she was portrayed by Helen McCrory, who passed away of cancer in 2021. 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. My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family. 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. Simply heartbreaking news. British actorMatt Lucasalso paid tribute to Helen. Blessings to Damian and the family., The official Twitter account for the Old Vic theatre in London said: We are devastated to hear of the loss of Helen McCrory. 1: Greece train disaster, Poilievre wants inquiry, but accepts 2021 election results, Ont. She blazed so brightly. ", 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. There was, however, a hint that something was amiss during a recent TV interview. Actress Helen McCrory tragically lost her . Damian did such a tremendous job in publicly handling all that.". "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.". Showtime announced that the Emmy award-winning Damian Lewis will return as Bobby "Axe" Axelrod for Season 7 of Billions. At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? By Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 12.21 EDT. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening. Kate suffered the prank gone wrong on Thursday's ITV show. Helen got her start in the entertainment industry as a theatre actor, and was praised for her roles in plays likeThe Deep Blue SeaandMedea. ET. "Axe is back, and it's exciting. They appeared on Good Morning Britain four weeks before she died to discuss their latest charity project with the Prince's Trust, where they are both ambassadors. The 55-year-old told The Mirror: "None of us knew what she was battling", before paying tribute to the late Peaky Blinders actress. Getty Images. Fearlessly. Published on April 16, 2021 01:12 PM. His Homeland co-star David Harewood has since revealed his shock about the Helen's hidden health battle. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. ", 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. Ray Js Wife: Everything To Know About Princess Love & His Exes Like Kim Kardashian, Their efforts helped get hot meals delivered to those working in healthcare. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Big-hearted Helen was known for her charity work, Helen McCrory was still doing charity work in final weeks before death from cancer aged 52, They met when starring in a play together in 2003, She played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. 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. Since we launched the campaign, weve received messages of appreciation for NHS workers from people across the country, which weve shared with them, Helen said in March 2020. "Everyone in life wants someone to love and be loved by, but I think I was always just engrossed and involved in work," McCrory told the Radio Times. VERY few people knew of Harry Potter and Peaky Blinder star Helen McCrory's cancer battle, says a pal. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.'. She was 52. What a tremendous loss, he tweeted. 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.". ", Then Lewis came into the picture. Helen McCrory in February 2020. She blazed so brightly. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. ", In recent years, McCrory returned to her roots, starring as Lady Macbeth at London's Little Angel Theatre. "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. The 55-year-old actor told The Mirror: Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. In a statement released to the public, her husband (actor Damian Lewis). A genuine firecracker with an aching vulnerability. He said she had died peacefully at home "surrounded by a wave of love from family and friends". After being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. The director told BBCs Today programme: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". In 2014 she starred in Alan Rickmans film A Little Chaos, opposite Kate Winslet. Brave Helen McCrory was still promoting her charity work for the NHS in the final weeks before her death, aged 52. Her on-screen son, Tom Felton, who portrayed Draco Malfoy, paid tribute to her on Instagram after learning of the tragic news. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. Access unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. Peaky Blinders has been one of the few shows in association with the BBC that has been such an enormous hit in the United States while it was still on television. 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 . Fearlessly. 12:17 GMT 17 Apr 2021. Funny, of course generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky weve been, how blessed we are. Most recently, Peaky Blinders premiered its sixth and final season. The death of the Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star was shared in a heartbreaking post by her actor husband, Damian Lewis. Weeks later, Lewis, 50, announced in a statement that his wife had died, saying: She died as she lived. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. Caring Helen and Damian, who live in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. Helen McCrory Dies of Cancer at Age 52 She's Survived by Her Husband and Two Kids. The couple raised more than $1 million in an effort to help feed frontline workers in the U.K. amid the global coronavirus pandemic. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, passed away after a 'heroic' battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday night. Together they share a daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Ed Sheeran's wife Cherry 'recovering well' after treatment for tumour. While many performers struggle to find meaty female roles in film and television, McCrory played a string of them. Helen McCrory made a career playing powerful women, from Cherie Blair in The Queen (2006), for which Helen Mirren won an Oscar, to Aunt Polly, the intimidating By Pretty Honore. 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, wrote the Rev Richard Coles. From the first moment I met her when we were just kids it was obvious she was very special. Actor Damian Lewis, who married McCrory in 2007 and with whom he has two children, shared a statement on Twitter that said she had died peacefully at home after a heroic battle with cancer. Helen McCrorys friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. Sophie Rundle: Its a strange, dreamlike, out-of-body experience watching someone run over you, Idris Elba makes rib-tickling confession about Luthers signature look ahead of Netflix movie, Clarksons Farm star in shock as fans raise tens of thousands for TB-hit farm, his actress wife had died peacefully at home, Other friends of the family were sworn to secrecy, appeared on Good Morning Britain with her husband. She won a new generation of fans for her performance as Narcissa Malfoy, mother to Harry Potters nemesis Draco Malfoy, in the film adaptations of JK Rowlings series of books. 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. Helen McCrory earned acclaim for her roles on both the stage and the screen. (Matt Sayles/AP) British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and . God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Helen McCrory was an unparalleled talent and made a difference to many young Londoners through her charity work. McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders." Top editors give you the stories you want delivered . The Associated Press Its important for them to know, when theyre knackered, that theyre not alone and were thinking of them.. After her husband God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Fans defended Sally during BBC Breakfast on March 1. 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