Obituary of Helen McCrory

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Helen McCrory

Helen McCrory (born August 17th, 1968 in London, England) was a Film Actress who was best known for playing the role of Polly Gray in the movie "Peaky Blinders". Helen died on April 16th, 2021 and her death was reportedly because of breast cancer. She passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 52 years old.

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Helen McCrory Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: McCrory, Helen
    • Common Name: Helen McCrory
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: London, England
    • Birth Date: August 17, 1968
    • Age: 52 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    Helen McCrory Berlin 2015
    Helen on Wikipedia
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Nesquik
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Helen's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Helen Elizabeth McCrory
    • Father: Iain McCrory
    • Mother: Anne McCrory (née Morgans)
    • Brother(s):
      • one
    • Sister(s):
      • one
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Gulliver Lewis (born 2007)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Manon Lewis (born 2006)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 16 2021 at age 52
  • Place: Tufnell Park, London, England
  • Cause of Death: Breast cancer
  • Interment: Unknown

Category Tags:

Film ActressTV Actress Stage Actress British Born on August 17th Born in 1968 Died in 2021 Died at age 52 Died from Breast cancer

Helen's Notable Roles:

  • MotherFatherSon (2019)

Quotable Quotes:

"Theatre is liberating because it only works if it's truthful, That's what it requires. That's not true of film: the camera does lie. You can be moved by a performance on set, but when you see it on screen, it does nothing. Yet there will be someone you simply didn't notice on set that on screen: bam!" (IMDB)

"Helen McCrory will always be remembered for her extraordinary talent and unwavering strength, both on the stage and in her personal life. Her legacy as an actress and her impact on the entertainment industry will continue to live on, even after her passing. (V)"

"Helen McCrory had a successful and prolific professional life as a British actress, known for her versatile performances on stage, film, and television, until her untimely passing. (V)"

Is Ms. Helen McCrory still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-23 11:27:53
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