The world of entertainment today loses a great talent: the actress Helen McCrory died of a tumor at the age of fifty-two
Helen McCrory she passed away at the age of fifty-two after losing her battle with cancer.
The actress’s health condition had never been made public.
To report the news her husband Damian Lewis, also an actor, who announced the sad news on his Twitter account:
— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021
I am heartbroken to announce that after fighting a heroic battle with cancer, beautiful and strong Helen McCrory died peacefully in our home, surrounded by the love of friends and family. She died as she lived, without fear. God knows how much we loved her and how lucky we were to have her in our lives. It was so sunny. Now fly into the sky, baby, and thank you.
Hollywood’s reaction to Helen McCrory’s death
As soon as the news was released, colleagues from the world of showbiz spent a few words to honor her.
The presenter Detmot O’Lewary tweeted:
I have been lucky enough to meet and interview Helen McCrory a few times. A great talent, always with a touch of mischief. Great company. Really sad news.
Callum Scott Howells he wrote:
I am absolutely devastated by the death of Helen McCrory. She was truly one of the best actresses who ever walked our stages. His talent and acting were legendary and sublime. I send my love to all the people who have known her and have been lucky enough to work with her. A true legend.
The actor and writer Ben Willbond praised her talent, friendliness, generosity of the actress, while Noel Clarke, who had starred with the actress in the crime thriller 4.3.2.1. he expressed his heartfelt condolences to Damian and his family.
We will always remember Helen McCrory for the characters she brought to the screen with grace and talent: hers Narcissa Malfoy in the franchise of Harry Potter, the matriarch of the family of bookies Polly Shelby in Peaky Blinders, and again for his roles in Interview with the Vampire, The Count of Monte Cristo, the Serie Penny Dreadful and many others.