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613 shares The TV star described Helen as 'an incredible, wonderful woman' before adding: 'My heart goes out to him and to their two young children.' Earlier, Helen's friend Carrie Cracknell revealed those close to the Peaky Blinders star 'were sworn to secrecy' when it came to her cancer battle. Discussing her friend's tragic passing on Saturday, Cracknell, 41 - who is a theatre director - told BBC Radio Four's Today: 'Helen wanted to be very private about her illness. Very few people knew. We were sworn to secrecy. Friends of the couple have now revealed they only learned of Helen's con...

Sir David Hare and director Steven Knight have paid tribute to Helen McCrory after her death from cancer aged 52. The playwright, 73, and the film executive, 61, honoured the 'witty, passionate, and perfect' actress, after she starred in their respective shows, Roadkill and Peaky Blinders.  Screenwriter David shared: 'Her performance in Roadkill is all the more remarkable when you realise that she was already in some pain from the cancer that would eventually kill her.' 'She was vibrant': Sir David Hare (pictured in 2012) and director Steven Knight have paid tribute to Helen McCrory after he...

'I will look up to her for the rest of my career': Carey Mulligan dedicates her Independent Spirit Award to Helen McCrory after her death from cancer - as Oscar buzz builds for her role The Promising Young Woman star, 35, paid tribute to the Peaky Blinders actress after accepting her award for Best Female Lead Helen's death was announced by her husband Damian Lewis last week, following a 'heroic battle' with cancer Elsewhere Promising Young Woman director and actress Emerald Fennell, 35, scooped the award for Best Screenplay  Phoebe Waller-Bridge was at the awards presenting the honour for ...

Helen McCrory almost turned down Peaky Blinders role due to Scottish roots The half Glaswegian actress, who died at the age of 52 last week, said her family background made her wary of acting in "yet another apologetic British drama". Helen McCrory played Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders (Image: BBC/Caryn Mandabach/Robert Viglasky) Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your informatio...

Helen McCrory said Glasgow family roots almost made her turn down Peaky Blinders role The half Glaswegian actress, who died at the age of 52 last week, said her family roots made her wary of acting in 'yet another apologetic British drama'. Updated Actress Helen McCrory, who died at the age of 52 last week, was half Glaswegian. Don't miss any of Glasgow Live's biggest stories - sign up to our daily email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information ...