(CNN) – British actress Helen McCrory, known for her appearances on the hit television show Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter film series, has passed away at the age of 52. A statement posted on Twitter Friday by her husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis said that “after a heroic battle with cancer, McCrory” passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family. “
McCrory was known both in Britain and abroad for her portrayals of Narcissa Malfoy, the mother of Harry Potter’s nemesis Draco Malfoy, in the Harry Potter film series, and Polly Gray, the steel matriarch of the popular Peaky series. BBC One Blinders.
Lewis, who married McCrory in 2007, said in his statement that his wife “died as she lived. Without fear”.
Actress Helen McCrory attends the world premiere of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. (Credit: Gavan / Getty Images)
“God, we love her and we know how lucky we are to have her in our lives. She was glowing so brightly. Now, little one, get on the air and thank you, ”the statement concluded.
Peaky Blinders’ official Twitter account posted a photo of McCrory playing her character Polly Gray, saying that “all of our love and thoughts are with Helen’s family.”
The Wizarding World Twitter account that calls itself the “ official home of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts ” said they were “ deeply saddened to learn of the death of our beloved Helen McCrory, who portrayed Narcissa Malfoy with such depth and brilliance. portrayed the series. From Harry Potter Movies ».
British comedian and actor Matt Lucas, who worked with McCrory on a non-profit campaign to feed health workers from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), said the actress will be briefly remembered for her “disinterest and generosity”.
“She and Damian were the engines of FeedNHS, who worked tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others.”
Piers Wenger, BBC Drama Director in a statement entitled Helen “one of the best actresses this country will ever see”
“From Potter to Peaky, Blair to Bond, Helen’s bravery made every part she played unique and indispensable.”
Britain’s iconic National Theater, where McCrory has often performed on stage, called McCrory “without a doubt one of the greatest actors of his generation” and one of the “most distinctive and charismatic performers”.
McCrory also served as an ambassador for Britain’s Old Vic Theater, calling her a “radiant stage and screen presence” that “made us laugh.”