'Harry Potter,' 'Peaky Blinders' Actress Helen McCrory Has Died

She was 52.

British actress Helen McCrory, who is best known for her roles in Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders, has died, announced her family on Friday.

She was 52. McCrory died of cancer.

McCrory's husband Damian Lewis posted a statement to his Twitter, saying that his wife died at home "surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family."

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— Damian Lewis (@lewis_damian) April 16, 2021

In addition to her roles in Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders, McCrory also starred in The Queen and The Special Relationship.

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