The London-born actress, who played Narcissa Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” franchise, had a mysterious quality that served her well in vile roles, including the vintage dramas “Peaky Blinders” and “Penny Dreadful” and “Vampires.” from Venice “the long-running episode” Doctor Who.
Last year, she appeared in two miniseries: the production of Masterpiece “Roadkill”, in which she played the British Prime Minister with Hugh Laurie; and “Quiz,” a fact-based drama about the “Who Wants to Be a Billionaire” scandal.
She was no stranger to political roles, playing Cherie Blair – the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair – twice, in “The Queen” and in the TV movie “Special Relationship”, both with Michael Sheen and “Crown” writer Peter Morgan.
McCrory was also an accomplished stage actress, playing strong women from Lady Macbeth to Medea in London’s West End.
“She died the way she lived. Fearless. God, we love her and we know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She lit so strongly. Go now, Little One, into the air and thank you,” she said. Lewis said in his tweet.
McCrory and Lewis shared two children together. Speaking of the unique jugglers needed for their lives sometimes for British Vogue in 2013, McCrory attributed her desire to be there for her children to her impressive resume.
Fellow actor Matt Lucas paid tribute to McCrory in a post.
“Helen McCrory will be remembered not only for her outstanding stage and screen performances, but also for her altruism and generosity,” Lucas wrote. “She and Damian were the driving force behind FeedNHS, working tirelessly during the pandemic to raise millions for others. What an extraordinary loss. “