We were honoured to have worked with her on Skyfall and send our heartfelt condolences to Damian, Manon and Gulliver.”, “We are devastated to hear of the passing of the extraordinarily talented and gracious Helen McCrory. Our thoughts are with her family and friends. RIP.”, Impossible to process the mighty Helen McCrory has passed. pic.twitter.com/unOQQmDsc4, — James Graham (@mrJamesGraham) April 16, 2021, So sad to hear this news. All our love and thoughts are with Helen’s family. "She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. ", "She died as she lived. She is married for 12 years with her husband, Damian Lewis and also shares two children. pic.twitter.com/OPQQv0UZ0V, — Noel Clarke (@NoelClarke) April 16, 2021, Callum Scott Howells, star of recent Channel 4 hit It’s A Sin, also paid tribute, saying he was “absolutely gutted” at the news, and calling McCrory “one of the greats to have ever blessed our stages and our screens.”, He added: “Her talent and work was legendary and sublime. "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?' As well as fearless Polly Gray in BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders, she was in 2007 Best Film BAFTA winner The Queen, amongst many other films and TV shows.”, We're sad to hear of the death of actor Helen McCrory. Her … “In the brief time hanging out and working with Helen she was just everything you’d hope she would be – no airs or graces, generous, naughty, kind, & total class. The tweet read: “We are devastated to hear of the passing of the extraordinarily talented and gracious Helen McCrory. Heartbroken for Damien + her family.”, Goodbye .Devastated my friend #HelenMcCrory died today . It was a pleasure to work with you. We have lost one of the finest actors of our generation. Helen Elizabeth McCrory OBE (17 August 1968 – 16 April 2021) was an English actress. "', "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. Cillian Murphy paid tribute, saying he was “broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend,”. Riotously funny.. and so damn cool. Actor Damian Lewis has paid tribute to his wife Helen McCrory, describing her as “a meteor in our life”, following her death at the age of 52. Helen McCrory has died from cancer aged 52, her “heartbroken” husband Damian Lewis has said. Playwright James Graham, who wrote last year’s miniseries Quiz in which McCrory played Sonia Woodley QC, paid his respects. The news was confirmed by her husband, Damian Lewis. — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 16, 2021. A truly amazing woman. “It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years.”, Other Peaky Blinders stars have been paying tribute, including Finn and Joe Cole who both paid tribute to McCrory on social media. I so loved our time on #PeakyBlinders . I’m so sorry to her family and loved ones. 'That's so clever, darling.' `And then what did you do? Helen McCrory has died from cancer aged 52, her “heartbroken” husband Damian Lewis has said. "It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and the "Harry Potter" movies, has died, her husband said Friday. I’m so, so saddened by the loss of Helen McCrory. I’m so sorry to her family and loved ones.”. The actress died peacefully at home, her husband Damian Lewis confirmed in a statement. Currently, the family resides in London. So young. Helen McCrory, the British actress best known for her roles in the Harry Potter film franchise, Skyfall, and the crime drama Peaky Blinders, has died at the age of 52 following a battle with cancer.. McCrory’s husband, actor Damian Lewis, confirmed news of his wife’s passing in a statement on Friday. Your body of work is testament to the phenomenal actor you were. Thank you mum. to be able to spend a short time on and off screen with her in Quiz. 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.". — Matt Lucas (@RealMattLucas) April 16, 2021, Awful news about Helen McCrory. Funny, generous, some wicked stories. Others remembered McCrory for her charity work, including on FeedNHS, a campaign to provide meals for frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. A force of nature [whose] advise I’ll carry forever. British actress Helen McCrory wo starred in Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter has sadly died at the age of 52. Simply heartbreaking news. In the brief time hanging out and working with Helen she was just everything you’d hoped she would be – no airs or graces, generous, naughty, kind, & total class. In an op-ed in … "Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being," he said in a statement. Helen McCrory as Polly Gray All our love and thoughts are with Helen's family. Gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/hMSEqle83D, Reverend Richard Coles added: “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.”, 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. Peaky Blinders actor Cillian Murphy paid tribute, saying he was “broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend,” in a statement to the PA news agency obtained by the Evening Standard. The actor Helen McCrory, best known for her roles in The Queen, the Harry Potter franchise and Peaky Blinders, has died aged 52. She was a dear friend. She was humane, intelligent, unflinching, and a fighter to the end. Xxx, — Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) April 16, 2021. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity. He said: "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. That brilliant woman- the greatest of actors. We have been robbed. Finn wrote: “Mother, wife, and an all round amazing role model. #RIP #HelenMcRory Such a wonderful artist and truly wonderful human being. The Associated Press BBC Helen McCrory’s arm in Roadkill. Her passing away today is a real shock. Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52 following a secret battle with cancer. Sending love and sympathy to Damien and the family. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our beloved Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy with such depth and brilliance in the Harry Potter film series,” the tweet read. pic.twitter.com/XGRykOFjc2, — His Dark Materials (@darkmaterials) April 16, 2021. RIP, — Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) April 16, 2021. Helen Elizabeth McCrory is a British actress, known for portraying Cherie Blair in both The Queen and The Special Relationship. `How did you do that?' Such awful news about Helen McCrory. Resident Evil Village: Official Release date For 2021 Has Been Revealed Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has died aged 52. HELEN MCCRORY has been praised for her charity work and fundraising as tributes pour in for the beloved star who sadly died at the age of 52. A truly amazing woman. ", "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling tweeted that she was "devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman who's left us far too soon.". British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show 'Peaky Blinders' and the 'Harry Potter' movies, has died, her husband said Friday. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. She was always immaculate and brilliant. Some of the on-screen appearances include the role of Narcissa Malfoy in the last three films from the “Harry Potter” franchise, then as Polly Gray in the TV drama series “Peaky Blinders”, among numerous other appearances. Blessings to Damian and the family.”, RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. She was so so brilliant when she came to work on Bill. I so loved our time on #PeakyBlinders. Devastating news from the UK this afternoon as the death has been announced of actor Helen McCrory, best known for playing Polly Gray on Peaky Blinders, at age 52. She was witty, kind, skilled. A genuine firecracker with an aching vulnerability. It’s simply devastating. 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. — Sarah Phelps (@PhelpsieSarah) April 16, 2021. McCrory, who starred in Peaky Blinders as Polly Gray and was known for her role as Narcissa Malfoy in multiple Harry Potter films, kept her cancer diagnosis secret from the public. The world's defining voice in music and pop culture since 1952. Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52 following a secret battle with cancer.. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died "peacefully at home" after a "heroic battle with cancer. Love and thoughts to Damien and family #HelenMcCrory pic.twitter.com/vGuVKJKfAH, — Luke Evans (@TheRealLukevans) April 17, 2021, Deeply saddened by the news of Helen McCrory. pic.twitter.com/NRlo3KPKWb, — Richard Coles (@RevRichardColes) April 16, 2021, Others to pay tribute include Noel Clarke, who worked with McCrory on 2010 crime thriller 4.3.2.1., and wrote: “RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. Following the news of her death, tributes are being paid from across the entertainment industry. McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died. RIP x, — Tony Robinson (@Tony_Robinson) April 16, 2021. Sending love to all who knew her and was lucky enough to work with her. As well as fearless Polly Gray in BAFTA-winning Peaky Blinders, she was in 2007 Best Film BAFTA winner The Queen, amongst many other films and TV shows. What a huge loss. Helen McCrory OBE, star of stage and screen, has died. “I worked with Helen on stage and of course we were lucky enough to get her in “Inside No 9″. UK actress Helen McCrory, who starred in Peaky Blinders and played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the age of 52. How completely devastating. Harry Potter author JK Rowling paid her respects too, tweeting: “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. We were honoured to have worked with her on Skyfall and send our heartfelt condolences to Damian, Manon and Gulliver.” Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The couple has raised two children from their marriage: a son and a daughter. Tonight's Roadkill has had BBC viewers bizarrely calling for Helen McCrory to be the real Prime Minister after portraying a fictional one pic.twitter.com/nFVlxlrrPL, — Professor Benjamin Zephaniah (@BZephaniah) April 16, 2021, Adrian Brody, who appeared in season four of the show, paid tribute on Instagram saying, “It was an honour to dance with you…Rest In Peace, dear Helen, you shined magnificently.”, A post shared by Adrien Brody (@adrienbrody), BAFTA said of McCrory: “We’re sad to hear of the death of actor Helen McCrory. He continued: “Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. Thoughts and condolences to Damian and the family. Rest in peace. "Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity," comedian Matt Lucas tweeted. Her brilliance, versatility and magnetic power on stage and screen were always a joy to behold. pic.twitter.com/fbau6kywzW, — reece shearsmith (@ReeceShearsmith) April 16, 2021. She was a shining light and is so still. My love and thoughts go out to Helen’s family and those closest to her.”, A post shared by Joe Cole (@theotherjoecole), Actor Sam Neill, who starred in the first two seasons of the show added: “Goodbye. We’ve lost one of the greats. I’m speechless. You always shined gracefully on and off screen. I will dearly miss my pal. She was one of the finest, most versatile and charming actors of her generation. Heartbroken at the news that Helen McCrory has died. By … Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.”, — Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said Friday that McCrory died “peacefully at home” after a "heroic battle with cancer.” (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File). What a wonderful, unique person and what a fantastic Actor. Blessings to Damian and the family. An unfathomable loss. Tributes have been paid to Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory who has died aged 52 from cancer. An unfathomable loss. Her husband Damian Lewis – to whom McCrory had been married since 2007 – confirmed the sad news in a … The League Of Gentlemen creator Reece Shearsmith paid further tribute to McCrory, sharing a photo of the two together and writing: “Impossible to process the mighty Helen McCrory has passed. She played the matriarch of a crime family on "Peaky Blinders" and the scheming Voldemort ally Narcissa Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies. I’m going offline.”, Filming without Helen McCrory has been so difficult. ", 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. pic.twitter.com/HBEg4Hz2Up, — Peaky Blinders (@ThePeakyBlinder) April 16, 2021. The thoughts of all her many fans will be with Damian and the kids right now. A sublime talent, and, from the couple of brief moments our paths crossed whilst battling Hogwarts, a very lovely person. pic.twitter.com/N59SdpGa9T, — Carrie Hope Fletcher (@CarrieHFletcher) April 16, 2021. Sending love to her family. "God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. pic.twitter.com/wXexuxFNyG, — Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) April 16, 2021. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. The “beautiful and mighty” actress, who was known for starring in hit crime drama Peaky Blinders and James Bond film Skyfall, died peacefully at home, he said. "She was also a gifted actor -- fearless and magnificent. Her talent astounded me . RIP . She was humane, intelligent, unflinching, and a fighter to the end. “We have lost one of the finest actors of our generation. Heartbroken for Damien +her family. 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