Helen McCrory has died unexpectedly at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer. The talented British actress, who starred as Peaky Blinders matriarch Aunt Polly and as Clair Dowar in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall, died suddenly.
The actress's husband Damian Lewis confirmed the news of her death in a heartbreaking statement. He penned: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully as 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. "The couple have two.
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