A mighty talent, with always a hint of mischief. She was also a gifted actor - fearless and magnificent. Love ya. 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. Polly is a certified accountant and serves as the second-in-command to Tommy and treasurer at the Shelby Company Limited. She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played, Murphy said. Helen is survived by Damian and their two children. McCrory's What a tremendous loss.. Helen She died on 16 April 2021, at her home in London. You could try, but it wouldn't work.". Image Source: Whatsonstage. The star, Others remembered McCrory for her charity work, including on FeedNHS, a campaign to provide meals for frontline health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Although Helen brushed off questions about her health, we now know that things were much more serious than the actress let on. McCrory married Homeland star Lewis in 2007 and they had two children. She blazed so brightly. Helen McCrory, who starred in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died. Murphy, who played Tommy Shelby in the show, added he was "broken-hearted to lose Very sad news. One of her most acclaimed performances was as Cherie Blair in The Queen and The Special Relationship. Last year, the couple raised more than 1m to provide NHS workers with meals from high street restaurants during the pressures of the coronavirus pandemic. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Lewis confirmed the news on Twitter today, revealing his wife had died of cancer. This is the first time McCrory's health battle was made public. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. She is survived by her husband, who revealed her cause of death on social media, and two children. Lewis said he wanted to focus on his wifes professional and personal achievements. HELEN McCrory was still promoting her charity work in the final weeks before her death aged 52. 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. Posting on Twitter, Richard Coles wrote: 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.. She also appeared in dramas including Quiz, Penny Dreadful and James Bond flick, Skyfall. Comedian Matt Lucas, who worked with them on the FeedNHS campaign, tweeted that she "will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity". pic.twitter.com/udTJF9LUDo, So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. worrying about remembering all her lines. Now, co-star Cillian Murphy is sharing how her death was a devastating blow to the cast. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter Noel Clarke offered: RIP #HelenMcCrory you were the best and always lovely to me. The actress, 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.. I was in awe. While Helen Reddys family did the best they could to stay in touch with her, the pandemic still took its toll on the singer. Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, said in a statement, Helen was one of the great actors of her generation. Ms Cracknell said working with McCrory was "one of the highlights of my professional life". My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family., 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 Scorseses film Hugo and the James Bond thriller Skyfall., 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., 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 whos left us far too soon.. The Associated Press 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? Thats so clever, darling. How did you do that? And then what did you do?, Of course, theres so much sexism within the profession, McCrory said. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Piers Morgan erupts at 'brass-necked' Prince Andrew, Paul O'Grady warned Meghan Markle against 'really riling' Queen, Helen McCrory was well loved as Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, Helen McCrory leaves Peaky Blinders fans gobsmacked with accent on GMB, Damian Lewis shared the news of his wife's death, The star was well known for her role in Peaky Blinders. Thoughts are with her loved ones x., How utterly heartbreaking, Laurence Fox replied. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. 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Benjamin Sherman Crothers (May 23, 1910 November 22, 1986),[1] known professionally as Scatman Crothers, was an American actor and musician. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Fearlessly. Learn more about Friends of the NewsHour. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. ", Alongside a photo of McCrory, actress Dame Helen Mirren wrote on Instagram: "A great actress and a great person. Get our L.A. Celebrities and other public figures are posting social-media tributes to actress Helen McCrory. But she was magnificent. ", 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. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. Here is all you want to know, and more! In 2003, she met Lewis when they both starred in a play called Five Gold Rings at the Almeida Theatre in London. She was one of the finest, most versatile and charming actors of her generation. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died, her husband said Friday. McCrory instead played Bellatrix's sister, starting with the next movie, HarryPotter and the Half-Blood Prince. Lewis confirmed the news on Twitter today, revealing his wife had died of cancer. She appeared alongside Lewis to discuss their work with the Princes Trust. A written finding is made regardless of whether an inquest is held or not. "From the first moment I met her when we were just kids it was obvious she was very special. The great English actress Helen McCrory tragically passed away last year at the age of 52. Fearlessly, Lewis wrote on Twitter. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Actor Michael Sheen, who worked with McCrory on the 2006 film The Queen and more recently in ITV drama Quiz, described her death as "heartbreaking" and said it had been "an honour to work with her and know her" in a post on social media. Then we watched her in the courtroom pretty much do a one woman monologue and be incredibly excellent and not forget a thing. 'How dare he!' This has never happened to me before or since She was clearly already halfway to giving a superb performance, I simply had to get out of the way and let her complete the job. Writing in the Guardian, Mendes said he had asked McCrory to play the role of Sonya, but she had other ideas. She blazed so brightly. Lewis said McCrory was fiercely proud of being an artist, an actress. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". McCrory was cast as the eponymous character in the 2000 miniseries Anna Karenina; Rose Fitzgerald in North Square; Barbara Villiers, Countess of Castlemaine, in The Last King; Madame Kali in Penny Dreadful, and Dawn Ellison in Roadkill. Besides Peaky Blinders, she is arguably most known for portraying Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series. On April 16, reports revealed that Helen McCrory died at 52 years old. Sign up for TV Scoop. The Wizarding World Twitter account, home to the Harry Potter franchise, tweeted: 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. "But she was so private and so f--king brave and courageous. Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being, he said in a statement. "She died as she lived. 1 on iTunes Charts, 36 songs, no apologies: Morgan Wallen delivers more (much more) of what made him countrys king, Joy Behar kicks off Joys Banned Book Club with gay-penguin tale And Tango Makes Three, Paramount to pay $122.5 million to settle lawsuit over CBS deal, Jussie Smollett finally appeals his conviction stemming from 2019 hate-crime hoax. Every actor looks & looked up to Helen McCrory so brilliant and gripping and transformative and those who knew her as a friend really loved her. Very sad news.. https://t.co/qEW4DDBppd. She died as she lived. Fearlessly, McCrory's husband Damian Lewis wrote on Twitter. Helen McCrory backstage ahead of the Temperley London show during London Fashion Week in September 2018. 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At the same theater, she excelled as a woman caught between a dull husband and a feckless lover in Terence Rattigans The Deep Blue Sea in 2016. "She was a dear, dear pal and she was the beating heart of that show, so it felt very strange being on set without her. 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). Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. Read about our approach to external linking. A written finding is made regardless of whether an inquest is held or not. #RIPHelenMcCroryThoughts go out to her family and friends xxx. Posting on Twitter, Richard Coles wrote: 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. Actor Ben Willbond added: Heartbroken at the news that Helen McCrory has died. How did Helen McCrory die? I will dearly miss my pal. RIP.. "So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time," he tweeted. Arts Apr 16, 2021 3:48 PM EDT. Her husband, Fearlessly. She was so powerful and controlled and this is so sad.. ", Of course, he's not the only one grieving this loss. Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity. Her husband, The world has just lost some of its sparkle . ", Helen McCrory starred as Aunt Polly in all five series of Peaky Blinders. McCrory and Lewis, star of the TV series Homeland and Billions, married in 2007 and had two children. She was so so brilliant when she came to work on Bill. Youre my kind of dame, lets go out. And off they went into the night.. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. However, a Twitter userremarked at the time that she didn't look well. McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died. ", And while Helen will be featured in the final series, thanks to creator Steven Knight, her absence was still felt immensely. Cause of death [INSIGHT] Helen McCrory death: Late Peaky Blinders' star love at first unveiled [ANALYSIS] Helen McCrory died aged 52 after a heroic battle with cancer (Image: getty) `And then what did you do? Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Film and theatre director Sir Sam Mendes, who directed Skyfall, remembered her as "an astonishing talent, a fabulous person, and an absolute true original". She began acting in the early 1990s, and one of her earliest on-screen roles was a bit part in the 1994 film Interview with a Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles, featuring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. They later married in 2007, and share children Manon and Gulliver together. Im 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, he wrote. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty." "We love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly," the actor added, explaining she had died "after an heroic battle with cancer." Will Dominion-Fox News lawsuit be different? In addition to her starring role in six seasons of Peaky Blinders, McCrory's filmography included high-profile projects such as her most recent: voicingStelmaria, Lord Asriel's (James McAvoy) snow leopard daemon, onHBO's His Dark Materials. Helens death was confirmed by Damian, who said how lucky they were to have had her in their lives. Helen McCrory: looking back at the life of the 'fearless' star video obituary, Her thunder would not be stolen: Damian Lewis speaks about loss of Helen McCrory, Helen McCrory swore friends to secrecy about cancer diagnosis, Helen McCrory, star of Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter, dies aged 52, Helen McCrory: How should a woman live her life?, TheDeep Blue Sea review Helen McCrory blazes in passionate revival, swore her friends to secrecy about the disease. Fearlessly. ", And while losing a loved one is never easy, "The difficult thing to comprehend is that, if it wasn't for COVID, there would be a whole other version of this show with Helen in it," he said. I worked with Helen on stage and of course we were lucky enough to get her in Inside No 9. In the season 6 premiere, titled Black Day, Tommy and his people discover that the IRA has killed Polly along with her fianc Aberama Gold (Aidan Gillen) and Tommys friend and fellow veteran Barney Thomason (Cosmo Jarvis) for attempting to assassinate the British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley (Sam Claflin). Lewis, himself an actor, acknowledged that keeping her condition private had prompted an outpouring of grief and shock. `How did you do that?' Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Helen McCrory husband: Who is Peaky Blinders' Polly star married to? Helen McCrory starred as Aunt Polly in all five series of Peaky Blinders. McCrory played Narcissa Malfoy, the wife of Lucius Malfoy and Draco's mother, in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and Part 2. She died on April 16, 2021, at her London home. Our thoughts are with HelenMcCrory's loved ones during this difficult time. Born in Paddington, London, the award-winning actress developed an extensive filmography before her death, but she was best known for her roles as Polly Gray on Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter. The actress, who appeared in Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders, died aged 52 with husband Damian Lewis confirming the news. McCrory, who was also known for her roles in the films The Queen, The Special Relationship and the Harry Potter franchise, died of cancer on Friday at the age of 52. Such a wonderfully talented woman, Gary Lineker posted. I will dearly miss my pal". 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. Her last TV appearance was in March on Good Morning Britain with her husband Damian Lewis. She also played Madame Kali in Penny Dreadfulfrom 2014 to 2015, Cherie Blair (wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair) in 2006's The Queen and 2010's The Special Relationship, Mrs. Radcliffe in 2007's Becoming Jane, and Clair Dowar, Home Secretary of the U.K., in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall. Damian, who is also an award-winning actor, is best known for his roles in Homeland, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, Band of Brothers, and Dreamcatcher. Carrie Cracknell, who directed McCrory in a stage production of Medea, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme she was one of "very, very few" people who knew about her illness and was "sworn to secrecy". She blazed so brightly. She died as she lived. Onstage, McCrorys roles included the vengeful Greek heroine Medea at the National Theatre in 2014. McCrory's husband, "Homeland" actor Damian Lewis, announced McCrory's death on Saturday. "I'm 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," Lewis tweeted on Friday.. She was so powerful and controlled and this is so sad. It was very confusing. Andafter five seasons, Aunt Pollywas close to getting her version of a happy ending following multiple near-death encounters and heartbreaks. Copyright 2023 Distractify. She was an absolutely magnificent person. While many performers struggle to find meaty female roles in film and television, McCrory played a string of them. Forever my Narcissa Malfoy. She died on 16 April 2021, at her RIP x. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. ", He added, She died as she lived. Their daughter Manon was born in September 2006 and their son Gulliver in November 2007. 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", 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. Damian Lewis, her husband, announced her passing on Twitter, writing that she had passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. "I still can't believe she's not here," he explained. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Michael Sheen said: So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. Heartbreaking.. Funny, generous, some wicked stories. The series mainly revolves around the fictional part Irish Catholic and part Romani Shelby family, the members of which control the Peaky Blinders. Her raspy voice was remarked upon, but, in good humor, McCrory said the cause was that she's "got children!" But I think you approach it in different ways, and my approach is just to forge forward.. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, said McCrory died peacefully at home after a heroic battle with cancer., She died as she lived. winter storm, Southern Ontario digs out of snowstorm, snowfall warnings still in effect for parts of Eastern Canada, 'I had to get over here and help': 3 incredible acts of compassion by Canadians in Ukraine, How a small town Canadian grandmother ended up in a Hong Kong prison, Why some Canadian teachers and professors are inviting ChatGPT into the classroom, Unusual weather phenomenon observed during Ontario snowstorm explained, Woman missing more than 30 years and thought to be dead found living in Puerto Rico nursing home, 'I don't not love Winnipeg' Michael B. Jordan tells Kimmel, Cleaning expert shows the best way to load your dishwasher, Why Harry and Meghan were asked to leave their U.K. home. Helen McCrory was an English actress. Social media first learned of Helens death after her husband, Damian Lewis, posted a message on social media that read, 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. Jill Lawless, Associated Press As she said repeatedly to the children: Dont be sad, because even though Im about to snuff it, Ive lived the life I wanted to.. She told me she should be playing Yelena the other young female role and then proceeded to spend the next hour telling me exactly why. She died as she lived. McCrory was nominated for two of London's Olivier Awards for playing Rosalind in As You Like It in 2006, and for The Last of the Haussmans in 2013. Lewis wrote,"I'm 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. Portrayed by Helen McCrory, Elizabeth Polly Gray, ne Shelby, is the matriarch of the Shelby family. Originally from Paddington, London, England, she attended the Drama Centre in London, studying acting. Read More: Is Peaky Blinders Based on a True Story? Actor Ben Willbond added: Heartbroken at the news that Helen McCrory has died. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.. 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. "We were just reeling throughout the whole thing," he toldBritish Esquirein an interviewpublished Tuesday, Feb. 1. Helen McCrory died of breast cancer at her home in London on 16 April 2021, aged 52. He said he was "heartbroken", and that she was a "beautiful and mighty woman". Rest in peace., Lawrence Fox penned: How utterly heartbreaking. The actor is best known for playing Aunt Polly in the BBC drama Peaky Blinders.

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