Helen McCrory, 'Harry Potter' & 'Peaky Blinders' Star, Dies at 52

Helen McCrory has sadly died.

The English actress passed away at the age of 52, her husband Billions actor Damian Lewis confirmed on Twitter on Friday (April 16).

“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,” he wrote.

“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.”

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Helen played memorable roles throughout her career, including Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter movies, Clair Doway in the James Bond film Skyfall, as well as starring in Peaky Blinders as Aunt Polly.

Helen had been married to Damian since 2007 and they have two children, daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13.

Our thoughts are with Helen McCrory‘s loved ones at this difficult time.

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