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Peaky Blinders & James Bond Star Dies Aged 52
Helen McCrory Dead - Peaky Blinders and James Bond Star Dies Aged 52
British actress Helen McCrory, who was married to Damian Lewis, has died suddenly at the age of just 52. She was famous for her roles as Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, and for her appearance in Skyfall
Daily Mirror UK, 16 APR 2021.
Helen McCrory with her husband Damian Lewis seen in 2019 (Image: PA)
Helen played tough matriarch Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders
Helen McCrory has died unexpectedly at the age of 52.
The talented British actress, who starred as Peaky Blinders matriarch Aunt Polly and as Clair Dowar in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall, died suddenly.
In a heartbreaking statement confirming her death, her husband Damian 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."
He added: "She died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we love her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you."
Helen had been married to fellow actor Damian since 2007 and shared two children with him - daughter Manon, 14, and 13-year-old son Gulliver.
Her last public appearance was on March 12's episode of Good Morning Britain, in which she and Homeland star Damian spoke about their charity work.
She sparked questions from fans at the time after Kate Garraway pointed out she sounded croaky-voiced.
She recently appeared in a string of TV shows in 2020, including Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? drama Quiz, political thriller Roadkill, and was the voice of Stelmaria in His Dark Materials.
Helen was awarded an OBE in the 2017 honours list for services to drama.
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R.I.P. Helen
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