Tom Felton’s tribute to Helen McCrory was so moving

“Thanks for illuminating the way forward and holding my hand when I needed it.”

Helen McCrory, known to many as Narcissa Malfoy from the Harry Potter movies, died of cancer.

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She was also known for her work in Peaky blinders and Penny Triest

Tom Felton, who played her son Draco, shared a moving tribute on Instagram.

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He posted a picture of it Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 of themselves hand in hand with Helen. In the caption he wrote, “So sad to say goodbye so suddenly.”

“I never took the opportunity to tell her, but she helped shape me so well as a person – both on and off the screen,” he continued.

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She was always ruthless herself – razor-sharp wit, silver tongue, kind and affectionate. She didn’t suffer fools, but she still had time for everyone. ‘

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“Thanks for lighting the way forward and holding my hand when I needed it,” he concluded.

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I send you so much love and light, Tom. Wands on for Helen!

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