Helen McCrory, ‘Peaky Blinders’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Actress, Dies at 52
Husband Damian Lewis says she died peacefully after a “heroic battle” with cancerBrian Welk | April 16, 2021 @ 9:05 AM Last Updated: April 16, 2021 @ 9:31 AM
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Helen McCrory, a British actress known for her work in “Peaky Blinders” and in the “Harry Potter” films, has died. She was 52.
McCrory’s husband, “Billions” actor Damian Lewis, announced the news in a tweet Friday, saying she died peacefully after a “heroic battle” with cancer.
“She died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives,” Lewis wrote. “She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.”
“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. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Simply heartbreaking news,” “Harry Potter” creator JK Rowling said.
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. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Simply heartbreaking news.
“We’re sad to hear of the death of actor Helen McCrory. 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,” BAFTA tweeted.
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McCrory could light up any room she walked into. She snuck a sweet spot in viewers hearts with her roles in âHarry Potterâ and âPeaky Blindersâ.
JK Rowling penned down her thoughts on the death of âHarry Potterâ actress and said: âIâm devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whoâs left us far too soon. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Simply heartbreaking news.â
Iâm devastated to learn of the death of Helen McCrory, an extraordinary actress and a wonderful woman whoâs left us far too soon. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. Simply heartbreaking news.