She was 52. Sitemap She studied her craft at the Drama Centre in London and appeared in stage productions until her film career took off with “Interview With the Vampire” in 1994, and “The Queen” in 2006. Helen McCrory, who starred as Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in the final Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 52. pic.twitter.com/HBEg4Hz2Up, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling also took to Twitter to pay respects, calling McCrory "an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman who's left us far too soon.". “I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend,” her “Peak Blinders” co-star Cillian Murphy said in a statement to The Post. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights 'That's so clever, darling.' “He just made me laugh a lot. Her death was announced in a statement posted to Twitter by her husband, actor Damian Lewis. Helen McCrory, actress in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and the James Bond film “Skyfall” as well as shows including “Peaky Blinders,” has died at 52. Helen McCrory, the award-winning Peaky Blinders actress who also appeared in His Dark Materials and the Harry Potter and James Bond film franchises, … Helen McCrory -- best known for playing Aunt Polly on "Peaky Blinders" -- has died of cancer... according to her husband, "Billions" star Damian Lewis. Helen McCrory Death – Dead, Obituary, Funeral, Cause Of Death, Passed Away: Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the age of 52, according to her husband, the actor Damian Lewis. The close-knit couple — at the time starring in Showtime’s “Homeland” — were guests at a 2012 White House dinner in honor of then-British Prime Minister David Cameron. She had been slated to play the villainous Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but was forced to pull out due to her pregnancy. Though she had roles as far back as the early '90s — her first was in Interview with the Vampire with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise — her film career took off in 2006. Your California Privacy Rights My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family. “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, 50, tweeted. Damian Lewis, McCrory's husband, shared the news of her passing on social media. 45,698, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved She was a regular in U.K. theatre, and made a name for herself playing Rose Trelawny in Trelawny of 'Wells' in 1993, and Lady Macbeth in the 1995 West End production of the Shakespearean tragedy. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. McCrory was born in 1968 in London to Welsh and Scottish parents Anne and Iain McCrory. McCrory’s husband, Homeland and … Though she saw great success on the screen, McCrory's career first took off from the stage. The couple married in 2007 after meeting on the production of “Five Gold Rings” at London’s Almeida Theatre in 2003, according to the Sun. She blazed so brightly. Lewis shares two young children with McCrory, daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13. https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/apr/18/helen-mccrory-obituary McCrory's commitment to work seemed to pay off. As recently as three weeks ago, McCrory was confirmed to be returning to “Peaky Blinders” for the show’s sixth and final season. In April 2008, McCrory made a "compelling" Rebecca West in a production of Ibsen's Ro… We were sort of like guests of honor. Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star Helen McCrory has died aged 52 after a secret battle with cancer The actress, who was married to actor Damian Lewis, died at … She died of cancer at the age of 52 on Friday (Apr 16). Acclaimed British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in franchise hits such as Harry Potter and Bond, has died from cancer at 52. pic.twitter.com/wXexuxFNyG. That year, she earned a best supporting actress nomination from the London Critics' Circle for her work in The Queen. My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family.”, In addition to her roles as MP Clair Dowar in “Skyfall” and Polly Gray in “Peaky Blinders,” McCrory was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” — but the role was filled by Helena Bonham Carter after McCrory became pregnant. She was 52. Helen McCrory, actress in “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and the James Bond film “Skyfall” as well as shows including “Peaky Blinders,” has died at 52. 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 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," Lewis said. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Following the death of Helen McCrory after a ‘heroic battle with cancer,’ her fellow ‘Harry Potter’ stars mourned the loss of the actress who brought Narcissa Malfoy to life. “Oh, there was something in the air that was just extraordinary,” recalled director Michael Attenborough of their chemistry in a 2013 interview with Vogue UK. She was later cast as Bellatrix's sister, Narcissa Malfoy. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. She was 52. Helen McCrory, Peaky Blinders and Harry Potter star, is dead at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. She later received three awards, including a London Evening Standard award, for her portrayal of Yelena in Uncle Vanya, and was nominated for an Olivier award for her performance in As You Like It. McCrory played Polly Gray, the matriarch of a crime family on Peaky Blinders, taking a starring role in all five seasons thus far. "Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being," he said in a statement. Terms of Use See Harry Potter Cast's Tributes to Helen McCrory Helen McCrory's Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders Costars Honor Her Legacy in Loving Tributes April 18, 2021 by Karenna Meredith Helen McCrory, the star who played Narcissa Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise and Polly Gray in “Peaky Blinders,” has died, her husband Damian Lewis announced on Friday. … “Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She was 52. They found themselves seated with President Barack Obama at the event. Helen McCrory, the British actress best known for roles in Harry Potter and His Dark Materials, and more, has died after a long battle with cancer. Helen McCrory, famed for her roles in the "Harry Potter" franchise and the BBC series "Peaky Blinders," died at age 52, her husband Damian Lewis announced … British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Britain's Helen McCrory, who starred in Harry Potter films and the Peaky Blinders television series, has died after a battle with cancer, her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said on Twitter on Friday. Helen McCrory, the British actor behind beloved roles on Peaky Blinders and in the Harry Potter franchise, has died. Her husband, fellow actor Damian Lewis, confirmed that she passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer. McCrory and Lewis had a second child in 2008, and in a 2018 interview, Lewis said they made the "difficult" decision to continue working while their children were young. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! “Of course, everyone in life wants someone to love and be loved by, but I think until [I met him] I was always just engrossed in work.”. Helen McCrory, the award-winning Peaky Blinders actress who also appeared in His Dark Materials and the Harry Potter and James Bond film franchises, died today in London. British actor Helen McCrory, best known for her work in the show Peaky Blinders and for playing Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has died of cancer, her family announced Friday. I will dearly miss my pal. "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?' 'How did you do that?' Actor Helen McCrory Dead At 52, Remembered As ‘A Sublime Talent’. She also appeared in Martin Scorsese's Hugo, James Bond movie Skyfall, and the TV series His Dark Materials last year. She had a prolific acting career, with her more recent appearances in the HBO series, His Dark Materials, in which she voiced Lord Asriel’s (James McAvoy) dæmon Stelmaria, and the political drama Roadkill alongside Hugh Laurie. Your Ad Choices It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. Fearlessly. It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/helen-mccrory-dies-1.5990539 The actor Helen McCrory has died at the age of 52. And still does,” McCrory told Woman’s Weekly last year of Lewis. ", With files from Reuters and The Associated Press, Audience Relations, CBC P.O. PEAKY Blinders star Helen McCrory has died aged 52 after a "heroic" battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis confirmed today. "She jumps, not from something but to something. This story has been shared 57,661 times. 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"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 … British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter movies, has died aged 52. London: Britain’s Helen McCrory, known for her roles in the Harry Potter movies, the James Bond film Skyfall and the Peaky Blinders television series, has died at the age of 52 after a “heroic battle” with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis said. 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.".

Rest in peace. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. English actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" films and in the television series "Peaky Blinders," has died. The show's official Twitter account posted a tribute to the actor and her time as Polly soon after news of her death broke. Earlier in 2000, McCrory starred in a Channel 4 adaptation of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. 47,924, This story has been shared 45,698 times. There is no defeat. "How should a woman live her life? “Fearlessly. While many performers struggle to find meaty female roles in film and television, she played a string of them. She was a wonderful actor and a very dear friend; Harry Potter fans will miss her very much. 'And then what did you do?' It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. McCrory and Lewis met in 2003 while working on a production of the play “Five Gold Rings” in London. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Actress Helen McCrory, wey dey popular for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, don die of cancer for di age of 52, her husband, Damian Lewis, announce. Her … She died of cancer at the age of 52 on Friday (Apr 16). She was 52. Harry Potter creator and author J.K. Rowling also shared sweet sentiments about McCrory, tweeting, "I'm devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a … "She died as she lived. McCrory, who was born in Paddington in 1968, committed her life to acting. "She was also a gifted actor — fearless and magnificent. Thanks for contacting us. It's wonderful to see a woman playing the heroine.". The actor Helen McCrory, best known for her roles in The Queen, the Harry Potter franchise and Peaky Blinders, has died aged 52.The news was announced by … Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We've received your submission. By the end of the story, Anna's choice is to return to her husband, disgraced, and live a lie, or to say: 'I did it, I've lived and that's enough,' McCrory wrote. But McCrory later returned to the franchise to play Narcissa Malfoy, the mother of Draco Malfoy, in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.”. "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played. “I witnessed two people falling for each other hook, line and sinker, which, of course, worked brilliantly in the play.”. B illions actor Damian Lewis has paid a touching tribute to his late wife, the Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory. McCrory portrayed the scheming Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies — with her last appearance in the series' final entry Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. April 16, 2021 | 12:18pm | Updated April 16, 2021 | 3:33pm. 57,661, This story has been shared 47,924 times. Helen McCrory, the English actor who played Narcissa Malfoy in the “ Harry Potter ” franchise and Polly Gray in “ Peaky Blinders,” has died, her husband Damian Lewis … The whole thing was very surreal and remarkable,” Lewis said at the time. In 2002, she was nominated for a London Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress (for playing Elena in Chekhov's Uncle Vanya at the Donmar Warehouse). "But I think you approach it in different ways, and my approach is just to forge forward. McCrory… Privacy Notice A Natural Performer and Talent McCrory married Damian Lewis the following year, and they had a daughter together. She was later nominated for a 2006 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It in the West End. “And it turned out we were sitting directly opposite the president at his table. The “Harry Potter” star was married to fellow actor Damian Lewis, who tweeted that McCrory “died as she lived. McCrory was best known for her roles in the films The Queen and The Special Relationship and the Harry Potter … Britain's Helen McCrory, who starred in Harry Potter films and the TV series Peaky Blinders, has died after a battle with cancer, her husband, actor Damian Lewis, said on Twitter Friday. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". ", "Of course, there's so much sexism within the profession," McCrory said. McCrory played a succession of formidable and … ", Helen McCrory as Polly Gray

All our love and thoughts are with Helen’s family. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.”. She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played. She blazed so brightly. “She died as she lived,” Lewis continued. 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. She was also a gifted actor — fearless and magnificent. B illions actor Damian Lewis has paid a touching tribute to his late wife, the Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory. She was 52. In an article for the British newspaper the Guardian, McCrory wrote about the play and how the main character's journey reflected modern life as a woman. Fearlessly.”. I will dearly miss my pal. 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. Helen McCrory (1968–2021), “Harry Potter,” “Peaky Blinders” actress By Linnea Crowther April 16, 2021 Helen McCrory was an English actress known for roles including Narcissa Malfoy in …

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