READ MORE: Helen McCrory 'raised millions working tirelessly for others'The National Theatre's artistic director Rufus Norris said Ms McCrory was "unquestionably one of the great actors of her generation".
He added: "We are shattered and will miss her terribly. "Cillian Murphy, who played Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders, also paid tribute to his co-star in a heartfelt message.
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