The director told BBCs Today programme: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. 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 . Born in Paddington, London, the award-winning actress developed an extensive filmography before her death, but she was best known . "She died as she lived. 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 died of cancer last month Credit: Getty. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. McCrory told the Radio Times in 2017 that she never really had the image of being a mother or a wife. 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. Fearlessly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Fearlessly. 12:17 GMT 17 Apr 2021. 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. The 52-year-old star had been battling cancer, but "faced up to it with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary" according to close friend Carrie Cracknell. None of us knew what she was battling. MORE : Grammys makes major changes to awards process after criticism of secret committees, MORE : Britney Spears father said popstar had dementia in conservatorship documents, BBC documentary claims, Winter Love Island 2023 final date confirmed and its just around the corner. Sending so much love to you all xxx'. Helen McCrory died of cancer at age 52 in April 2021. We were sworn to secrecy.. 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. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. "My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. 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.. "Helen and her . ", The actress jokingly replied: "No, Ive got children! I had a lot of admiration for this beautiful lady. Simply heartbreaking news. British actorMatt Lucasalso paid tribute to Helen. She was 52. "She died as she lived. Im devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whos left us far too soon. 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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. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 'A wonderful woman and together a wonderful pair who were always fun to interview and a great measure just to be around. RIP., Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity, comedian, presenter and actor Matt Lucas tweeted. Thank you for asking.". Her talent and work was legendary and sublime. "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that . Her other movie roles included playingMP Clair Dowar in Skyfall andCherie Blair in The Queen and The Special Relationship. 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. From Potter to Peaky, from Blair to Bond, Helens fearlessness made every part she played unique and unmissable. Helen died aged 52 last month (Picture: Getty) Helen McCrory 's friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. A continuacin encontrar una seleccin de noticias similares de otras fuentes de noticias de todo el mundo. Helen "faced up" to her cancer battle "with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary and was teaching people around her how to live. Jeremy Clarkson shuts down claim hes been sacked from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Thoughts with Damian and family. 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. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. We were sworn to secrecy. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, passed away after a 'heroic' battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday night. She blazed so brightly. McCrory was best known as a star of hit BBC crime drama "Peaky Blinders" and for the role of Narcissa Malfoy . During the interview with Kate Garraway on ITV's GMB - where she was speaking about her and Damian's charity work - Helen appeared to have a croaky voice and looked pale. Fearlessly. Crane operator gets vehicle stuck in power lines, Remembering Montreal broadcasting legend Don McGowan. Originally cast as the villain Bellatrix LeStrange, McCrory later joined the "Harry Potter" franchise as Bellatrix's sister, Narcissa Malfoy, in 2009's "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.". At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? Amelia Wynne For Mailonline And Kate Garraway cottoned on to the fact that something wasn't quite right with the star during a chat on Good Morning Britain about six weeks ago. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Director Carrie Cracknell told BBC's Today show: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Helen McCrory in February 2020. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider In 2014 she starred in Alan Rickmans film A Little Chaos, opposite Kate Winslet. By The actressand Lewis married in 2007 after falling in love when they were both cast in the play Five Gold Rings at the off-West End Almeida Theatre back in 2003. Something went wrong, please try again later. A luminous presence on stage and on screen.. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent left with head in hands as viewers defend controversial outfit choice. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the sad news. She said: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Wolves 'make enquiry' about potential Ruben Neves replacement, Wolverhampton Wanderers news from BirminghamLive as Wolves are linked with talented Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte as doubts grow over the future of Ruben Neves, Alesha Dixon says ITV Britain's Got Talent co-star Bruno Tonioli has been 'bruising her'. 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McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders. McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series "Homeland" and "Billions," married in 2007 and had two children. Helen McCrory, the actress who starred as Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders," has died of cancer. You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? Carrie Cracknell, who directed the actress in a stage production of Medea, said those close to her "were sworn to secrecy". The news came as a shock to fans and the world of showbiz, as McCrory had kept her illness private. And no, the timing was pure fluke, pure chance, it always is, isnt it?. Fearlessly. "Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being," he said in a statement. Stay up to date with what you want to know. ', Helen then added: 'And I've got no makeup artist and no hair dresser!'. Simply heartbreaking news. 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