McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died. She blazed so brightly. "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," the "Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling tweeted. The director told BBCs Today programme: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Helen had last appeared on TV six weeks ago on Good Morning Britain to talk about her and Damian's charity work feeding frontline healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. Fearlessly. 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). BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent left with head in hands as viewers defend controversial outfit choice. Damian Lewis confirmed on April 16 that his actress wife had died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family following a heroic battle with cancer. It was a very remarkable thing," the director added. 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. "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. Director Carrie Cracknell told BBC's Today show: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. Helen died aged 52 last month (Picture: Getty) Helen McCrory 's friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. The couple raised more than $1 million in an effort to help feed frontline workers in the U.K. amid the global coronavirus pandemic. It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. 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 . Crane operator gets vehicle stuck in power lines, Remembering Montreal broadcasting legend Don McGowan. Her body of work speaks of her extraordinary talent, what it doesnt speak of is her kindness, intelligence and sense of fun. Simply heartbreaking news. The mother-of-two, who spent the past year helping to feed frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, passed away at the age of 52. A luminous presence on stage and on screen.. When asked what first attracted her to the Once Upon A Time star, Helen revealed, He just made me laugh a lot. ", In recent years, McCrory returned to her roots, starring as Lady Macbeth at London's Little Angel Theatre. Her character is the aunt of the Shelby brothers and the unofficial head of the family. Her talent and work was legendary and sublime. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Rescuers comb wreckage of Greece's deadliest train crash, Eagle-eyed fans spot 'Last of Us' production blunder, Oops! Funny, generous, some wicked stories. "She died as she lived. (Matt Sayles/AP) British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and . Lewis left the show after Season 5 to deal with a personal tragedy: his wife, famed actress Helen McCrory, passed away after a battle with breast cancer in 2021, and Lewis wanted to spend more . "She died as she lived. Sending love to all who knew her and was lucky enough to work with her. Others remembered McCrory for her charity work, including on FeedNHS, a campaign to provide meals for frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. 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. Damian did such a tremendous job in publicly handling all that., Other friends of the family were sworn to secrecy, with McCrorys friend, theatre director Carrie Cracknell, telling BBC Radio 4s Today: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness. In 2014 she starred in Alan Rickmans film A Little Chaos, opposite Kate Winslet. McCrory is survived by Lewis, who she married in 2007, and their children Manon and Gulliver. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. View our online Press Pack. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the sad news. Last modified on Wed 21 Apr 2021 05.30 EDT. 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. Damian Lewis shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory more than year after her death. Across a 30-year career, Helen McCrory carved out a reputation for playing fiery, complex characters on stage and screen. 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. 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. "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.". Speaking about her charity work in March last year, Helen said: "Since we launched the campaign, weve received messages of appreciation for NHS workers from people across the country, which weve shared with them. "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that . Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. 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. wrote in the Sunday Times of his wifes generosity and humour, Grammys makes major changes to awards process after criticism of secret committees, Britney Spears father said popstar had dementia in conservatorship documents, BBC documentary claims, Do not sell or share my personal information. She blazed so brightly. Nobody knew. ". Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. 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. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. 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. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Britain's Helen McCrory, who starred in Harry Potter films and the TV series Peaky Blinders, has died after a battle with cancer, her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said on Twitter Friday. Really lovely company. Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 12.21 EDT. McCrory told the Radio Times in 2017 that she never really had the image of being a mother or a wife. Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity. McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. There was, however, a hint that something was amiss during a recent TV interview. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. ", Another lamented: "So very sad; she was a fabulous actress and gone too young.
Ahntastic Adventures in Silicon Valley The director, who worked with Helen in a stage production of Medea, told the BBC's Today Programme only 'very, very few people' knew Helen was struggling behind the scenes. ", Then Lewis came into the picture. She died as she lived, he continued. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. The screen star was awarded the OBE for services to drama in the 2017 New Years Honours. Funny, of course generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky weve been, how blessed we are. Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month. "Its important for them to know, when theyre knackered, that theyre not alone and were thinking of them.". The Shape of You star announced her health battle on Wednesday as he confirmed new album Subtract. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Love Island viewers call Ofcom as they work out who Olivia Hawkins dumps tonight, Earlier in the episode, Jessie called Olivia out for talking behind her back and for branding her "fake" to the other Islanders, Yardley mum rescued from burning home by hero neighbours after 'candle explosion', Kathleen Bissell, 83, was taken to hospital with minor burns, ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid horrified after government considered killing all cats over Covid. 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. 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