Showtime announced that the Emmy award-winning Damian Lewis will return as Bobby "Axe" Axelrod for Season 7 of Billions. Her husband Damian Lewis broke the tragic news on April 16, saying she had died peacefully at home. "You've been shouting at them!" Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. Another of her most memorable roles was as the matriarch figure Polly Gray in the BBC series Peaky Blinders, for which she received critical raves. ", And fan Nicola Duckett added on Twitter: "This is absolutely awful news. I will dearly miss my pal. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this incredibly sad time.. My deepest condolences to her family, especially her husband and children. 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). Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Sun 18 Apr 2021 09.50 EDT. The news came as a shock to fans and the world of showbiz, as McCrory had kept her illness private. It was a very remarkable thing," the director added. Her body of work speaks of her extraordinary talent, what it doesnt speak of is her kindness, intelligence and sense of fun. 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. She won a new generation of fans for her performance as Narcissa Malfoy, mother to Harry Potters nemesis Draco Malfoy, in the film adaptations of JK Rowlings series of books. She died as she lived, he continued. Cracknell, who directed McCrory in a 2014 production of Medea, said the performer did not want her illness overshadowing her family and professional life. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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, he said. I have fond memories of her helping us unveil the statue of Millicent Fawcett in Parliament Square. She blazed so brightly. From Potter to Peaky, from Blair to Bond, Helens fearlessness made every part she played unique and unmissable. ", Helen's fans expressed shock at her passing, with one tweeting: "Brave lady and so sad for her family to lose her at such a young age. Fearlessly. ', The Peaky Blinders star replied with a brave smile, saying: 'I've got children!' Stay up to date with what you want to know. "She died as she lived. Harry PotterstarHelen McCroryhas sadly died after a battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewisconfirmed. The mother-of-two, who spent the past year helping to feed frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, passed away at the age of 52. And still does, she toldThe Sun. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. Fearlessly. Their work led to almost 1million in donations to the Feed NHS scheme, and partnerships with chains including Leon and Wasabi. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. Fearlessly. He said: "Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. Helen McCrory had made her friends promise to keep her illness a secret. I had a lot of admiration for this beautiful lady. Apr 16, 2021, 8:58 AM. Among her many film credits was Interview with a Vampire (1994), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002), and as Cherie Blair in The Queen (2006). Ahntastic Adventures in Silicon Valley Funny, of course generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky weve been, how blessed we are. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. They tied the knot in 2007 at Kensington and Chelsea Registry Office, and went on to have two children: daughter Manon, born in 2006 and son Gulliver, born in 2007. So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time, he tweeted. Love Island fans' horror as axed Olivia handed power to destroy TWO other stars, Frogmore eviction shows King's drawn a line with Harry, Strictly star bags life-changing EastEnders role as part of new family, Baby's body found after huge search as cops quiz Constance Marten & lover, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. She blazed so brightly. However, she was originallycast as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, but pulled out of the film when she fell pregnant. Weeks later, Lewis, 50, announced in a statement that his wife had died, saying: She died as she lived. "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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played," Murphy said. McCrory was also was nominated for an Olivier for her role as Rosalind in As You Like It in at London's Wyndham's theatre in 2006. Onstage, McCrory's roles included the vengeful Greek heroine "Medea" at the National Theatre in 2014. "It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. She went on to star in a string of films, including James Bond filmSkyfall, 1994s The Vampire, and The Queen in 2006,in which she played Tony Blairs wife Cherie Blair. She was 52. The actressand Lewis married in 2007 after falling in love when they were both cast in the play Five Gold Rings at the off-West End Almeida Theatre back in 2003. She was so so brilliant when she came to work on Bill. "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?' Ed Sheeran's wife Cherry 'recovering well' after treatment for tumour. McCrory played Draco Malfoy's mother in the franchise's final three films. 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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. She began her career in theatre where she was praised for her roles in Trelawny of the 'Wells' and Uncle Vanya. ", The actress jokingly replied: "No, Ive got children! ', Helen then added: 'And I've got no makeup artist and no hair dresser!'. Helen "faced up" to her cancer battle "with a level of bravery and humour that was completely extraordinary and was teaching people around her how to live. The Associated Press Her husband led tributes to the star tonight along with JK Rowling, Michael Sheen,Taron Egerton,Cillian Murphy andKate Beckinsale. wrote in the Sunday Times of his wifes generosity and humour, Grammys makes major changes to awards process after criticism of secret committees, Britney Spears father said popstar had dementia in conservatorship documents, BBC documentary claims, Do not sell or share my personal information. Helen and Damian led fundraising efforts to provide hot meals for NHS staff during the pandemic. Damian Lewis shared a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory more than year after her death. 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Actor Damian Lewis, who married McCrory in 2007 and with whom he has two children, shared a statement on Twitter that said she had died peacefully at home after a heroic battle with cancer. On April 16, reports revealed that Helen McCrory died at 52 years old. 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. 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It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. 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. Bookmark. Lewis left the show at the end of season 5 and is set to appear in six of the 12 episodes that will air this new season. Birmingham escort lifts lid on dangers of city sex industry, Birmingham call-girl 'attacked, threatened with acid, stalked and harassed' - but large sums of cash and gifts make for an 'addictive lifestyle', A Place in the Sun star Laura Hamilton dubbed 'beautiful' as she posts gorgeous snap. For other inquiries, Contact Us. (Matt Sayles/AP) British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show "Peaky Blinders" and . "She died as she lived. It was shocking and unbelievably sad. ", "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.". The James Bond Skyfall movie star made her final appearance on television just several weeks . It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. The 55-year-old actor told The Mirror: Damian got in touch a couple of days before the news broke, he let us all know. For the first time in its near 10 year history, a new series of Peaky Blinders will commence without its fearless leading matriarch Polly Gray. Baby search live as remains found near where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon arrested, The pair were arrested in Stanmer Villas, Brighton on Monday night, Aston Villa summer spending plan, players set to leave and Randy Lerner payment, Ashley Preece sits down with Aston Villa supporters to mull over the biggest talking points with Crystal Palace on the horizon. Speaking about her charity work in March last year, Helen said: "Since we launched the campaign, weve received messages of appreciation for NHS workers from people across the country, which weve shared with them. The Peaky Blinders star, 52, died following a "heroic" battle with cancer. 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. They appeared on Good Morning Britain four weeks before she died to discuss their latest charity project with the Prince's Trust, where they are both ambassadors. Speaking about her charity work in March last year, Helen said: "Since we launched the campaign, weve received messages of appreciation for NHS workers from people across the country, which weve shared with them. She also starred in the final two films in the franchise. It was a pleasure to work with you. Actress Helen McCrory showed signs of her illness as she made her final TV appearance on Good Morning Britain last month.. The screen star was awarded the OBE for services to drama in the 2017 New Years Honours. Kate suffered the prank gone wrong on Thursday's ITV show. Helen McCrory remembered: She had a brightness about her. 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. Her generosity has extended to encouraging us three to live. In 2013, Helen took on the gritty role of Polly Gray in the hit showPeaky Blindersas the domineering matriarch of the family. Following her death Kate paid tribute to the actress, writing on Twitter: 'Terrible news devastated for @lewis_damian and for their children and all the family. Last modified on Mon 19 Apr 2021 12.21 EDT. Apr. They raised for more than 1million to help get hot meals delivered to hardworking staff with the help of powerhouses of the food industry. MAFS Australia will launch in the UK on Monday 6 March, Full list of areas where parents got first-choice schools as some families left disappointed, Parents have been told which secondary school their kids will be going to next year, Epsom College headteacher died from shotgun to chest while daughter shot in head, inquest told. Lewis and McCrory met in 2003 when they were both starring at a theater production of "Five Gold Rings" in London. McCrory's death was announced by her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, on Friday. Peaky Blinders creator Stephen Knight pays touching tribute to Helen McCroy, Peaky Blinders' Cillian Murphy leads cast tributes to 'dear friend' and co-star Helen McCrory, Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. 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. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you.". Growing up in Africa, she said she was "very much without the influence of advertising or being told what a girl should be or what I should aspire to be. Helen had last appeared on TV six weeks ago on Good Morning Britain to talk about her and Damian's charity work feeding frontline healthcare workers during the Covid pandemic. Much love to Damian and her family. The star was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange inHarry Potterand the Order of the Phoenix but was forced to pull out due her to pregnancy. Alesha was on ITV Lorraine today where she addressed Bruno joining BGT. J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 16, 2021. Caring Helen and her husband, actor Damian Lewis, who lived together in Suffolk, also helped feed frontline healthcare workers during theCovidpandemic. 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