British stage and screen actress Helen McCrory — who was perhaps best known for her work as Polly Gray on "Peaky Blinders" and Narcissa Malfoy in three "Harry Potter" films — passed away at 52 after a brave cancer battle, husband Damian Lewis announced on April 16, 2021. The news left co-stars, colleagues, friends and Hollywood fans stunned and devastated. See what more than two dozen celebrities had to say about the woman they knew or admired, starting with Helen's "Peaky Blinders" co-star Cillian Murphy… "I am broken-hearted to lose such a dear friend. Helen was a beautiful, caring, funny, compassionate human being. She was also a gifted actor — fearless and magnificent. She elevated and made humane every scene, every character she played. It was a privilege to have worked with this brilliant woman, to have shared so many laughs over the years. I will dearly miss my pal. My love and thoughts are with Damian and her family," Cillian said in a statement.
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"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 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." — husband Damian Lewis
"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." –"Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling
"I am devastated. Helen McCrory wore her immense talent with unparalleled grace and wit and heart. I worked with her when I was 19 and she was already one of the greatest actresses we have ever had. And kind. And naughty. And warm. The absolute best.So much love to her family and such a loss to everyone. Go well, you beautiful,brilliant soul. You will be dreadfully missed." –"Uncovered" co-star Kate Beckinsale
"So funny, so passionate, so smart and one of the greatest actors of our time. From the first moment I met her when we were just kids it was obvious she was very special. It was an honour to work with her and know her. Much love to Damian and her family. Heartbreaking." –"The Special Relationship" and "The Queen" (pictured) co-star Michael Sheen
"God she was so f****** cool though. It is entirely senseless and brutal to lose Helen, she was an extraordinary and remarkable person. Quite shockingly talented. What a privilege to have worked with her these past years, I can't overstate how much I admired her. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. Our Pol. What a heavy loss. We will miss her so dearly. 🖤" –"Peaky Blinders" co-star Sophie Rundle
"I did my first job with Helen. It was at the National Theatre in Stephen Beresford's the Last of the Haussmanns. I played a teenage boy who was besotted with her. It wasn't difficult; she was kind, funny, awe-inspiringly talented and was full of so much life. I bumped into her and Damian many times over the past ten or so years and she was always the same; full of warmth, cheekiness and fun. I will always remember the scenes we shared in that play. She helped make me a better actor. She was amazing. Condolences to her family." –Taron Egerton
"So heartbroken by this news of the great Helen McCrory. She was an honest, true, talented and powerful legend. I grew up watching her work and like many, fell in love with her even more (which I thought was impossible) when she starred in Peaky Blinders. She's an actress the industry raves about easily. On and off camera, she's the one. A great performer. A beautiful soul. A role model to any who crossed paths with her. What a lady. So utterly sad to her of her passing, RIP Helen." –Florence Pugh
"Helen McCrory. Thank you for all you have done. For all that you brought. And all you have left. You have been a teacher. A guide. A leader. An inspiration. And a friend, to so many. Any time I was ever fortunate enough to see your face across a crowded room, I felt ok. You were such a strong presence. Such a gifted and versatile actor. Such a kind and generous person. And you will be missed. Love and strength to you and yours x" –"Peaky Blinders" co-star Sam Claflin
"The most powerful life force. The most ferocious and commanding actress. I learnt so much watching you work, watching you light up the room with your intelligence and wit. Your laughter infectious. Thank you for the whiskey fulled rehearsals late into the night. Thank you for showing me that it's okay to not take s***. You will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to Damien, your children and the entire family.💔" –"Peaky Blinders" co-star Annabelle Wallis
"Mother, wife, and an all round amazing role model. A force of nature [whose advice] I'll carry forever. From day 1 on Peaky I felt blessed, and I will always aspire to be as awesome as Helen McCrory. Thank you mum. Rest easy x" –Finn Cole, her on-screen son on "Peaky Blinders"
"Helen McCrory was fearless and brilliant. Her talent astounded me . She was a shining light and is so still." –Elizabeth McGovern
"Blindsided by this. Helen was a force of nature and just so f****** great in ALL ways." –"The Last King" co-star Rufus Sewell
"Helen McCrory will be remembered not just for her remarkable stage and screen performances, but also for her selflessness and generosity. She and Damian were the motor driving FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. What a tremendous loss." –Matt Lucas
"This beautiful, great and mighty actress has gone. Peace be with you and yours" –Sharon Stone
"Goodbye .Devastated my friend #HelenMcCrory died today . That brilliant woman- the greatest of actors. I so loved our time on #PeakyBlinders . She was witty , kind , skilled . Riotously funny .. and so damn cool. So young. Heartbroken for Damien +her family." –"Peaky Blinders" co-star Sam Neill
"They don't make many like this one, let me tell you. I feel incredibly lucky to have known and been inspired by her. Thank you for all the laughs and the memories Helen. You were an incredible talent and one in a million. My love and thoughts go out to Helen's family and those closest to her. RIP Helen McCrory ❤️" –"Peaky Blinders" co-star Joe Cole
"By all accounts, Helen McCrory was a remarkable woman. By any reckoning, she was an actress of great power and vulnerability. Very sad to hear of her passing." –Michael McKean
"We are devastated to hear of the passing of the extraordinarily talented and gracious Helen McCrory. We were honoured to have worked with her on Skyfall and send our heartfelt condolences to Damian, Manon and Gulliver." –James Bond film franchise producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli
"Awful news about Helen McCrory. A sublime talent, and, from the couple of brief moments our paths crossed whilst battling Hogwarts, a very lovely person. 52 is no age. Xxx" –"Harry Potter" franchise co-star Chris Rankin
"Helen McCrory was an outstanding talent . One of the finest actors of this generation . Didn't want this to be true . What a loss. Rest in Peace" –Kathryn Drysdale
Utterly heart breaking, what a loss. Every actor looks & looked up to Helen McCrory – so brilliant and gripping and transformative and those who knew her as a friend really loved her. On Quiz last year & she was just so bloody cool, with funny anecdotes & stories and worrying about remembering all her lines. I could not believe that THE Helen McCrory was pacing up & down, worried about lines, she was so down to earth & openly vulnerable, all for the craft & being as good as possible. Then we watched her in the courtroom pretty much do a one woman monologue and be incredibly excellent and not forget a thing. #RIPHelenMcCrory Thoughts go out to her family and friends xxx" –Aisling Bea
"Filming without Helen McCrory has been so difficult. Her passing away today is a real shock. She was a dear friend. She was humane, intelligent, unflinching, and a fighter to the end. A truly amazing woman. I'm speechless. I'm going offline." –"Peaky Blinders" co-star Benjamin Zephaniah
'I've just heard about #HelenMcCrory , what a monumental loss to us , to the Arts , but mostly of course, to her family. She was luminous. So very sad . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam" –Maria Doyle Kennedy
"Helen McCrory was unique. A really wonderful gifted playful spirit. Thoughts are with Damian and the family. You will be sorely missed." –Rupert Graves
"Helen McCrory. RIP You commanded my attention every time I saw you on the screen. IDK who took this photo but it really captured her essence on @ThePeakyBlinder" –Bob Harper
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