"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 star was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange inHarry Potterand the Order of the Phoenix but was forced to pull out due her to pregnancy. 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. Carrie said her friend didn't want to highlight her illness as she was determined to concentrate on her career, while continuing to fundraise for hospital staff devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. While the death of the talented actress on Friday came as a shock to fans, those . McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. She blazed so brightly. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Caring Helen and Damian, who live in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. "For those working with infectious diseases, these messages of kindness and gratefulness its about the safest hug you can give an ITU worker at the moment. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. ", "She died as she lived. 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'. 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 . Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you. Heres everything to know about Helen. Carrie Cracknell, who directed the actress in a stage production of Medea, said those close to her "were sworn to secrecy". Sat 17 Apr 2021 12.11 EDT. The director told BBCs Today programme: Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. The actress died in April 2021 at age . ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway in x-rated wardrobe malfunction as Lorraine apologises. My heart goes out to Damian and their family. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening. "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?' A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series "Homeland" and "Billions," married in 2007 and had two children. Harry PotterstarHelen McCroryhas sadly died after a battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewisconfirmed. as well as other partner offers and accept our. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. 1 of 101. ", 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. The actress, who has died aged 52 from cancer, was best known for starring . They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Something went wrong, please try again later. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. And still does, she toldThe Sun. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. Helen McCrory, the Peaky Blinders actor who died from cancer on Friday, "swore friends to secrecy" as she underwent . McCrory is survived by Lewis, who she married in 2007, and their children Manon and Gulliver. She blazed so brightly. She died as she lived, he continued. Her other movie roles included playingMP Clair Dowar in Skyfall andCherie Blair in The Queen and The Special Relationship. It was a pleasure to work with you. Helen McCrorys friends only found out her cancer battle days before her death aged 52. 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 BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. She began her career in theatre where she was praised for her roles in Trelawny of the 'Wells' and Uncle Vanya. McCrory was best known for her roles in the films The Queen and The Special Relationship and the . 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. By 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. Sending love to all who knew her and was lucky enough to work with her. McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died. Its important for them to know, when theyre knackered, that theyre not alone and were thinking of them.. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. When asked what first attracted her to the Once Upon A Time star, Helen revealed, He just made me laugh a lot. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. From Potter to Peaky, from Blair to Bond, Helens fearlessness made every part she played unique and unmissable. "Helen and her . At one point the presenter asked her: "Are you alright Helen? It was shocking and unbelievably sad. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, McCrorys husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis pays tribute to beautiful and mighty woman, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Director Carrie Cracknell told BBC's Today show: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. Hollywood Life HELEN McCrory kept her cancer diagnosis secret - and friends only found out days before she died. Cracknell said the actor informed very, very few people about her diagnosis and continued with her charity work weeks before her death. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. 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. Late actress Helen McCrory, 52, had been secretly battling cancer before her tragic death on Friday. drama Roadkill on the BBC and ITV's Quiz. Showtime announced that the Emmy award-winning Damian Lewis will return as Bobby "Axe" Axelrod for Season 7 of Billions. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. 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. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer. It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. (Matt Sayles/AP) British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and . And no, the timing was pure fluke, pure chance, it always is, isnt it?. 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, 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. 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. Together they share a daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. Lewis and McCrory met in 2003 when they were both starring at a theater production of "Five Gold Rings" in London. Others remembered McCrory for her charity work, including on FeedNHS, a campaign to provide meals for frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Thoughts with Damian and family. This article was amended on 20 April 2021 to add some further contextual detail. Helen got her start in the entertainment industry as a theatre actor, and was praised for her roles in plays likeThe Deep Blue SeaandMedea. The type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. "But I think you approach it in different ways, and my approach is just to forge forward.". First published on Fri 16 Apr 2021 12.04 EDT. Nobody knew. Love ya. McCrory was best known for her role as Aunt Polly in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, which is currently filming its final series. She was 52. She also starred in the final two films in the franchise. None of us knew what she was battling. 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. Lewis added: [Helen] died as she lived. Lord Bethell said the concern about pets underlined how little was known about the disease at the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020. British actor Helen McCrory, star of "Harry Potter" movies and a number of other film and TV roles, died at 52, her husband Damian Lewis said Friday. The James Bond Skyfall movie star made her final appearance on television just several weeks . Crane operator gets vehicle stuck in power lines, Remembering Montreal broadcasting legend Don McGowan. Fearlessly. 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. There was, however, a hint that something was amiss during a recent TV interview. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. She was brilliant, vivacious, and she made us laugh. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Onstage, McCrory's roles included the vengeful Greek heroine "Medea" at the National Theatre in 2014. Simply heartbreaking news. British actorMatt Lucasalso paid tribute to Helen. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. McCrory was also was nominated for an Olivier for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It in at London's Wyndham's theatre in 2006. She blazed so brightly. Her body of work speaks of her extraordinary talent, what it doesnt speak of is her kindness, intelligence and sense of fun. "You've been shouting at them!" The actor Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52. McCrory has died at the age of 52, Lewis said Friday, April 16, 2021. Helen McCrory had made her friends promise to keep her illness a secret. Twitter pays tribute to Helen McCrory. 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). "The timing was pure fluke, pure chance. Damian did such a tremendous job in publicly handling all that.". 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. The Peaky Blinders star died aged 52 after a "heroic" battle with cancer. Restaurant boss hits out at angry review with blistering five-word swipe, The review took place at one of Birmingham's top rated restaurants, Tapas Revolution, in Grand Central, First picture of pest who terrified victim so much she fled to women's refuge, Matthew Willetts, 28, bombarded the woman with 40 calls in 40 minutes, Matt Hancock slams 'betrayal' by Isabel Oakeshott over leaked WhatsApp messages. 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. 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. Host Kate Garraway asked if the actress had a sore throat, saying she sounded a bit croaky, with McCrory joking: No, Ive got children.. Published on April 16, 2021 01:12 PM. Thank you for asking.". This is too soon, too cruel. 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. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Actor Damian Lewis . Helen McCrory died of cancer at age 52 in April 2021. Simply heartbreaking news., Had the good fortune to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times, presenter Dermot OLeary tweeted. 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. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. It was a very remarkable thing," the director added. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent left with head in hands as viewers defend controversial outfit choice. ', The Peaky Blinders star replied with a brave smile, saying: 'I've got children!' We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. ", Then Lewis came into the picture. "Its important for them to know, when theyre knackered, that theyre not alone and were thinking of them.". , updated 'A wonderful woman and together a wonderful pair who were always fun to interview and a great measure just to be around. She blazed so brightly. Apr 16, 2021, 8:58 AM. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. ", McCrory also starred as a human rights lawyer dragged into international intrigue in the TV thriller "Fearless," played lawyer Cherie Blair, wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, in the 2006 movie "The Queen," and had roles in Martin Scorsese's film "Hugo" and the James Bond thriller "Skyfall. Their work led to almost 1million in donations to the Feed NHS scheme, and partnerships with chains including Leon and Wasabi. Getty Images. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. Alesha was on ITV Lorraine today where she addressed Bruno joining BGT. 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 said. Helen and Damian, who were married for 14 years, first met in 2003 while performing in Five Gold Rings at Londons Almeida Theatre in 2003. When you live in the public spotlight you have to find space to protect the things that are just for you. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "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.". She said: "Helen wanted to be very private about her illness and I understand why. "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. Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has died. Much love to Damian and her family. and 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. 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