Damian Lewis writes moving tribute to 'brilliant' late wife

Helen McCrory’s memory lives on in the industry.

Peaky Blinders has paid tribute to Helen McCrory, who died aged 52. The star’s husband - actor Damian Lewis - announced the mother-of-two had died following a battle with cancer on Friday.

Peaky Blinders set. Helen passed away last week after battling cancer at the age of 52.

Loose Women were left sobbing today as the hosts discussed Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory ’s final wish for her husband Damian Lewis. The 52-year-old actress tragically passed away last week after a short battle with cancer.

Peaky Blinders.The official Instagram page shared a moving tribute to her on a slate board as they continue to film season six.Helen's death from cancer was confirmed by her husband Damian Lewis on Twitter on Friday.The actor was well-known for playing Polly Gray, or Aunt Pol, in the BBC series Peaky Blinders.In the photo shared on Instagram, she is seen drawn on a slate board with the words "Rest in Peace Helen."This was captioned: "Forever part of the Peaky Blinders family."The sixth and final season of the show is currently being filmed in Manchester.This comes after director Anthony Byrne gave an insight into how she was celebrated on the set last week.On Sunday, he posted an image of Helen alongside the caption: “Many glasses were

Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory has sadly died at the age of 52. After initially releasing a statement on Twitter, her husband Damian Lewis has paid a moving tribute to wife of 14 years, describing Helen as, 'a meteor in our lives.

Helen McCrory’s loved ones continue to pay tribute after her passing.

Loose Women viewers were left in tears after Monday’s instalment of the ITV panel show as the hosts discussed Helen McCrory ’s final wish for her husband Damian Lewis.

The Times, the Homeland actor shared anecdotes about how McCrory was mistaken for someone else by Lauren Bacall and how she had huge respect for taxi drivers, as well as one of the last requests she asked of him a few weeks before her death. Lewis commemorated his wife saying she was "generous, brave, uncomplaining, constantly reminding us all of how lucky we've been, how blessed we are".

He said: “I’ve never known anyone so consciously spread happiness.“Even when dying in her last few days, when talking to our wonderful carers, she repeatedly said, ‘thank you so much’ in her half-delirious state.“She always asked people how they were, always took an interest, made each person feel special, as though they were the only person in the room.

DAMIAN Lewis has shared wife Helen McCrory’s moving message to their children before her death from cancer aged 52. The much-loved actress leaves behind their two children, 14-year-old daughter Manon, and 13-year-old son Gulliver.

Damian Lewis penned a touching tribute to his wife, Helen McCrory. The piece was published by, following McCrory's death earlier this week. The actress — best known for her roles as Narcissa Malfoy in the franchise and Polly Gray in — died of cancer.

Heartbroken. Damian Lewis paid tribute to his late wife, Helen McCrory, two days after announcing her death on Friday, April 16.

Damian Lewis is paying tribute to his late wife, Helen McCrory, after her tragic death at the age of 52.

The Sunday Times, the Homeland actor has penned a fitting tribute to the star, calling her "the meteor in our life". Damian and Helen got married in 2007 and had two children together; Manon, 14, and Gulliver, 13.

Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory’s tragic death age 52 was announced by her husband Damian Lewis on Friday 16 April.The much-adored actress had a hugely successful career win the world of acting, and she appeared in the likes of James Bond, Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders. Helen was married to Damian Lewis and, paying tribute to his wife to break the news of her passing, he wrote: “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.

Actor Damian Lewis recently wrote a touching tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory, who passed away last week after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 52. The couple had been married since 2007 and they have two children, daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13.

Helen McCrory encouraged her husband Damian Lewis to find love again after her death, the actor has said.The Peaky Blinders star, who had been married to Lewis for 14 years, died aged 52 after a private battle with cancer.In a moving tribute written for The Times, the Billions actor said his late wife ‘encouraged’ him and their children Manon and Gulliver ‘to live fully, take opportunities, have adventures’.Lewis continued: ‘Only a couple of weeks ago she said to us from her bed, “I want Daddy to have girlfriends, lots of them, you must all love again, love isn’t possessive, but you know, Damian, try at least to get though the funeral without snogging someone.”‘He described her as ‘utterly heroic in her illness’ and spoke about her

Helen McCrory, known for playing Aunt Polly on Peaky Blinders and Narcissa Malfoy in a trio of Harry Potter films, passed away “peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family,” according to the Apr. 16 statement from her husband, Damian Lewis. The actress was 52 and died after a battle with cancer. The news was greeted by sadness by Helen’s Harry Potter co-stars, who grieved her loss and celebrated her life with tributes posted online.

Damian Lewis is mourning the loss of wife Helen McCrory, who passed away Friday at age 52 following a brief battle with cancer.

Peaky Blinders actress informed her husband and their two children, daughter Manon, 14, and son, Gulliver 'Gully', 13, that she wanted them to find happiness again.The Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor said his wife has encouraged him to have "girlfriends, lot’s of them," following her death.READ MORE: Motsi Mabuse blasts celebrities using ‘racism’ to act a 'certain' way"Only a couple of weeks ago she said to us from her bed, 'I want Daddy to have girlfriends, lots of them, you must all love again, love isn't possessive, but you know, Damian, try at least to get through the funeral without snogging someone'," Damian wrote in The Sunday Times.In the weeks before her death, he praises Helen for putting others before herself, thanking those