After being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ". Thoughts with Damian and family. A luminous presence on stage and on screen.. McCrory also appeared on "Peaky Blinders" and "Penny Dreadful.". Joel C Ryan/AP. 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HELEN McCrory kept her cancer diagnosis secret - and friends only found out days before she died. More than 100,000 WhatsApps were leaked to the Telegraph by political journalist Isabel Oakeshott, who helped the ex-Health Secretary write his pandemic memoir. McCrory was one of Britain's most respected actors, making her mark by playing a succession of formidable and sometimes fearsome women. 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. She blazed so brightly. Her husband, Lewis, a fellow actor, announced McCrorys death on Twitter. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. From Potter to Peaky, from Blair to Bond, Helens fearlessness made every part she played unique and unmissable. "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. We were sworn to secrecy. 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. 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 While the death of the talented actress on Friday came as a shock to fans, those . God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. Fearlessly. "We would like to send our condolences to her family and loved ones this evening." After being replaced by Helena Bonham Carter, Helen returned as Bellatrix's sister Narcissa Malfoy in the Half Blood Prince. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Sun 18 Apr 2021 09.50 EDT. 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. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. "You've been shouting at them!" 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.. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. His Homeland co-star David Harewood has since revealed his shock about the Helen's hidden health battle. It was a very remarkable thing," the director added. Born in Paddington, London, the award-winning actress developed an extensive filmography before her death, but she was best known . "It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. She really is the brains with Tommy behind the family and you see the difference of how to rule, she told the BBC in 2014. So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time, he tweeted. Helen McCrory died of cancer last month Credit: Getty. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. Thank you for asking.". A true legend., Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, Actor and writer Ben Willbond tweeted: Heartbroken at the news that Helen McCrory has died. Fearlessly," Lewis wrote on Twitter. Actress Helen McCrory, best known for starring in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, has died after a "heroic battle with cancer", her husband Damian Lewis has said. You sound a bit croaky, have you got a sore throat? 'That's so clever, darling.' Actor did not want her professional or charitable work overshadowed by illness in final weeks, says friend. Fearlessly. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. 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. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Apr. Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the . 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. Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory, a legend of the stage and screen, has died aged 52 after a secret 'heroic battle' with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis today revealed.. Sick of this horrible disease.". Helen McCrory was an unparalleled talent and made a difference to many young Londoners through her charity work. And still does, she toldThe Sun. 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. Piers Wenger, BBC director of drama, said: Helen was one of the finest actresses this country will ever see. 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. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this incredibly sad time.. Cracknell said the actor informed very, very few people about her diagnosis and continued with her charity work weeks before her death. In a statement released to the public, her husband (actor Damian Lewis). 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. Kate jokingly replied. 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. "Its important for them to know, when theyre knackered, that theyre not alone and were thinking of them.". "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 type of cancer which sadly led to Helen McCrory's death has not as yet been revealed to the public. In 2013, Helen took on the gritty role of Polly Gray in the hit showPeaky Blindersas the domineering matriarch of the family. McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" film series and Polly Gray in "Peaky Blinders. None of us knew what she was battling. McCrory told the Radio Times in 2017 that she never really had the image of being a mother or a wife. She died as she lived, he continued. Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. Stay up to date with what you want to know. Sending love to her family., Im absolutely gutted by the passing of Helen McCrory, wrote Its a Sin star Callum Scott Howells. The Shape of You star announced her health battle on Wednesday as he confirmed new album Subtract. The two were married four years later. 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. The star's cancer diagnosis had been kept quiet from the public, with Damian announcing the sad news of her passing in a statement on Friday. In 2013, Helen took on the gritty role of Polly Gray in the hit showPeaky Blindersas the domineering matriarch of the family. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. Kate suffered the prank gone wrong on Thursday's ITV show. 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. Have you got a sore throat? 1 of 101. Host Kate Garraway asked if the actress had a sore throat, saying she sounded a bit croaky, with McCrory joking: No, Ive got children.. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Her generosity has extended to encouraging us three to live. ", In recent years, McCrory returned to her roots, starring as Lady Macbeth at London's Little Angel Theatre. 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. 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