Helen McCrory

So sad to hear that yesterday and only 52. Her poor family, they will miss her terribly. They said she was so courageous til the end, my heart goes out to them.

Really sad news. Peaky Blinders won’t ever be the same without “Aunt Polly”
She was fab in Harry Potter also.
RIP Helen McCrory you will be missed!

So sad and such a talented actress - I realised this morning how many things she's been in that we've watched over the years. I too saw the interview they did a few weeks ago on GMB - no sign or mention of her illness. Her family will be devastated

I saw her in P/Blinders but didn`t know her name,so sad all the same.
RIP Helen.
And sending condolences to her family and friends.

So so sad!

I seldom notice actors' names but Helen McCrory's face was so characterful she stood out among the others. What a loss !

Was the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning and thought of it throughout the night when I woke up. Strange how the death of someone you don’t know can affect you so much. Combination of loving her character in Peaky Blinders, being touched by her husbands words, realising one of her sons is the same age as my grandson etc.

I was surprised at how upset I was when I heard she had died. I did see her on stage. They seemed to be very happily married, which is unusual in their profession. I remember her on Desert Island Discs saying that her husband liked her to wear dresses that were a bit too tight! The obituary in my paper didn’t mention the charity they set up which raised money to deliver millions of meals to NHS hospitals for staff during lockdown which is a pity.

She was lovely, how sad. Far too young to go, it must have been a very aggressive cancer.

Very sad news. She chose to keep her illness private. Both Helen and her husband Damien are ambassadors for the Princes Trust charity.

They appeared by video link on Good Morning Britain about 5 weeks ago to promote the charity. Kate Garraway asked her if she was ok and enquired if she had a sore throat. Helen quipped “No, I have children, no make up artist and no hairdresser!

Very sad. Brought tears to my eyes when I read Damian Lewis’s announcement. Beautifully written.

She’s been in many things on TV and films - I loved her voice in particular which always sounded rather mischievous . They both did a lot of work last year with a charity providing meals for NHS staff and raised a great deal of money. Her poor children and husband

What a beautiful person and a wonderful actress
Her poor husband and two children
Fly high Helen ❤️

I just heard this on the news and it’s knocked me for six. Aunt Polly has been part of my tv watching life for years now. I can’t imagine the series without her and I thought it was lovely to see such a long lasting show biz marriage.

One of my favourite actresses, loved her in Peaky Blinders, such very sad news, far too young to die, RIP lovely girl.

Very sad for her husband children, RIP xx

Very sad. So sorry for her husband and children. ?

I think the family kept her illness quiet.

That is quite a shock. I too didn't know she had been ill. Loved her in peaky blinders

How very sad, she was a talent. RIP.

I’m so shocked and saddened by this. I don’t think there had been any statements about her illness at all. Will miss her so much as an acresss.

Oh never watched Peaky Blinders or heard of Damian Lewis but sad to hear of a young death

Such sad news. Her family must be devastated.

I wonder if that’s why they’ve been stalling on the new series of Peaky Blinders. She’s was one of the key characters.

It flashed up on my phone too. Really sad she’s been great in lots of things . I had t realised she was ill. 52 is so young and her poor children so hard to lose a parent

I am sorry to hear that; very young.