Damian Lewis: Last News

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.

Helen McCrory passed away yesterday at the age of 52 following a battle with cancer and her husband, Billions actor Damian Lewis, confirmed the news by writing a touching farewell to her. Since the news came out, many of her co-stars from Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders have expressed their grief over the tragic demise.  Jason Isaacs, who played Helen’s husband aka Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, recently took to Instagram and mourned the loss, he said: “Decades ago Helen and I auditioned together for a film.

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

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The hearts of fans, peers, colleagues and family members broke when the death of Helen McCrory was announced with many sharing touching tributes for the actress.

Damian Lewis has revealed how wife Helen McCrory told him to have 'lots of girlfriends' before she died.

Damian Lewis has written a powerful tribute to his wife Helen McCrory just days after the Peaky Blinders actress died at the age of 52.

Harry Potter star Tom Felton has shared how his on-screen mum Helen McCrory helped shape him as a person in a heartfelt tribute.

McCrory had passed away aged 52 following a private cancer battle, with tributes pouring in from across the entertainment world.“As I sit down to write this, I can hear Helen shouting from the bed, ‘Keep it short, Damian, it’s not about you’,” Lewis wrote in a new tribute shared by The Times.“I’ll try, but on a weekend when the papers, rightly, will be paying their respects to the Duke of Edinburgh, thousands of others around the world have been remembering m’Duchess, my Little One, royalty in her own right. And I’d like to throw in my tuppence worth…”He added: “She was fiercely proud of being an artist, an actress.

Helen McCrory made her friends swear to secrecy as she privately battled cancer before her tragic death, a friend has said.The Peaky Blinders actress passed away age 52 on Friday 16 April, which was announced by her husband Damian Lewis. Helen is said to have told few people about her health battle, which was even hinted at during her final TV appearance weeks before her death.

Peaky Blinders actress had secretly been battling cancer before her heartbreaking death.Sharing the news of Helen’s passing on social media, Damian, 50, said that his late wife had been "surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family" in her final days.Just two days after her death, the Queen of the Desert actor has described his wife of 14-years as a "meteor" in the life of her loved ones, even in her final days.Damian and Helen shared two children, daughter Manon, 14, and son, Gulliver 'Gully', 13.Damian described the Harry Potter actress as "royalty" before revealing that Helen had gained the nickname "Dame Helen" within the showbusiness industry, as she was bestowed with an OBE for her services to drama in the 2017 New Year

Jason Isaacs is the latest star to remember Helen McCrory.

Damian Lewis has shared an emotional tribute to his wife Helen McCrory after the actress died on Friday at the age of 52.

Tom Felton is paying tribute to the late Helen McCrory, who played his character Draco Malfoy’s mother in the Harry Potter franchise.

Helen McCrory spent the last year of her life painting and playing guitar with her children.

 “Sending so much love to you all xxx.”Fans took to Twitter to comment on Kate’s heartfelt tribute to the Harry Potter star.One person penned: “Her last TV interview was with you.” Another added: “Such sad and shocking news.She was a great actress and adored her in peaky blinders.