Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in 'Peaky Blinders' and 'Harry Potter,' died at 52 on April 16, 2021, after a 'heroic battle' with breast cancer. Her husband, actor Damian Lewis, announced her passing in a statement on Twitter, confirming she died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
McCrory had maintained strict privacy regarding her breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment. Despite her illness, she continued her professional engagements, including an interview on 'Good Morning Britain' with Lewis just weeks before her death to promote their charity work for the Prince's Trust and the feedNHS initiative. She also worked on 'Peaky Blinders' and 'His Dark Materials' during her battle with the disease.
Following her death, many public figures offered tributes, including the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, who praised her 'truly outstanding talent.' Celebrities such as JK Rowling, Matt Lucas, and Michael Sheen also expressed their condolences. Lewis described his wife as a 'beautiful and mighty woman' who 'lived as she died, fearlessly.'
