Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52

Sorry to say but we have sad news for you all... Actress Helen McCrory who worked with the Harry Potter film series died of cancer. Her husband Damian Lewis has confirmed this news. Helen McCrory's husband wrote on Twitter about Helen and confirmed Helen died peacefully at her home after a heroic battle with her disease i.e. cancer.

Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory was best recognised for her character in the Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders, but unfortunately, she died of cancer. Her age was just 52. And surely, no one wants to die at such young age.

Helen McCrory dies of Cancer at 52

Helen McCrory’s husband shared the news of her death. "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 died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we loved 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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— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021

Celebs who paid tribute to Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory’s all the colleagues and friends condoled the demise of the actress. Daniel Radcliffe, who performed the so-called role in the Harry Potter film series, also shared a post on Instagram. “Really shocked and saddened by news of the death of Helen McCrory. One of my favourite actresses, she was different in every role. So beautiful, talented and versatile. She was one of the reason why Harry Potter was alive!! If she hadn't lied about Harry's death, we know what would have happened Rest in Peace #HelenMcCrory.” 

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What role did he play in Harry Potter?

Helen played the character of Draco Malfoy's mother named Narcissa Malfoy, in Harry Potter films.

Related tweets

Here are tweets and posts from social media posted by celebs after the death of Helen McCrory:

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.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) April 16, 2021

How terribly sad that we’ve lost Helen McCrory so young. She was one of the finest, most versatile and charming actors of her generation. The thoughts of all her many fans will be with Damian and the kids right now. RIP x

— Tony Robinson (@Tony_Robinson) April 16, 2021

About Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory was best known for her roles that she played in the Harry Potter series of films - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. 

Helen  McCrory also played the role of Aunt Polly in Peaky Blinders, which is a web series streaming on Netflix. She has also starred in the James Bond movie named Skyfall. Helen McCrory mated Damian Lewis in 2007. Daughter Manon and son Gulliver are two children of this couple.