Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer at 52

Actress Helen McCrory died of cancer, her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the news. Damian wrote on Twitter that Helen died peacefully at her home after a heroic battle with cancer.

Actress Helen McCrory, who is best known for her appearance in the Harry Potter series of films and Peaky Blinders, died of cancer. She was 52. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the news with a tweet. Damian wrote on Twitter that Helen died peacefully at her home after a heroic battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/gSx8ib9PY9 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. 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 Helen McCrory’s husband Damian Lewis took to Twitter to share the news of her demise. "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 (sic),” his social media statement read.