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Helen McCrory dead - Peaky Blinders and James Bond star dies aged 52

Helen McCrory as Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders [Courtesy]

Helen McCrory has died unexpectedly at the age of 52. The talented British actress, who starred as Peaky Blinders matriarch Aunt Polly and as Clair Dowar in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall, died suddenly.

In a heartbreaking statement confirming her death, her husband Damian Lewis wrote: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after a heroic battle with cancer, the beautiful and mighty woman that is Helen McCrory has died peacefully at home, surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family."

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