She was 52. British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died, her husband said Friday. Actress Helen McCrory, best known for starring in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, has died after a "heroic battle with cancer", her husband Damian Lewis has said. “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 family and friends. Helen McCrory, the stage and screen star known for her roles in the Harry Potter films and the BBC series Peaky Blinders, has died from cancer aged … Helen McCrory has tragically died aged 52 after a battle with cancer. Actress Helen McCrory has died after an “heroic battle” with cancer, her husband has announced. "Helen and her husband Damian Lewis have kindly supported Macmillan over the years. Actress Helen McCrory has died after an “heroic battle” with cancer, her husband has announced. “Harry Potter” star Helen McCrory has passed away due to complications with cancer. Helen McCrory, who played Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, has died. Tributes have poured in for Helen, including from Macmillan Cancer Support. It tweeted on April 16: "We're deeply saddened to hear the news that Helen McCrory has died of cancer. McCrory, known for her roles in the Harry Potter series … The British actress's husband, actor Damian Lewis, made the announcement on … McCrory’s husband, Damian Lewis, announced her death on social media Friday. She was 52. It's not known when the star was diagnosed with cancer. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the sad news on Friday. British actress Helen McCrory has tragically passed away at the age of 52, following a battle with cancer. ributes have been paid to Peaky Blinders star Helen McCrory who has died aged 52 from cancer. Britain's Helen McCrory, who starred in Harry Potter films and the Peaky Blinders television series, has died after a battle with cancer, her husband Damian Lewis said on Twitter on Friday. Actress Helen McCrory, known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and three Harry Potter films, has died of cancer at the age of 52, her husband, the actor Damian Lewis, announced. Her husband Damian Lewis confirmed the sad news.