Did Helen McCrory have cancer during Peaky Blinders?

Did Helen McCrory have cancer during Peaky Blinders?

Helen McCrory, who played Shelby family matriarch Aunt Polly across five series of Peaky Blinders, passed away in April 2021. At the time of her death, McCrory had been suffering from breast cancer for some months, and as a result had not been able to take part in filming for the final series of Peaky Blinders.

What did Polly die of?

Helen McCrory, who played Polly Gray, sadly died of cancer in April 2021. Her absence from the show meant that a decision had to be taken on exactly how best to continue without her on set.

When did Helen McCrory have cancer?

Actress Helen McCrory tragically lost her battle with breast cancer in April 2021 at the age of 52, before filming scenes for the sixth and final series of the BBC gangster show had begun. Helen left behind her husband Damian Lewis and their two young children.

Does Polly sleep with her son?

Polly goes to see Ruben Oliver when portrait’s finished and they have sex. The following day, Polly learns that Michael plans to kill Father Hughes and why Michael asks to do. Polly grieves over her son’s pain, but she doesn’t want her son to become a killer.

What kind of cancer does McCrory have?

Helen McCrory left her entire £850,000 estate to husband Damian Lewis. Actress Helen McCrory left her entire £850,000 estate to husband Damian Lewis when she died from breast cancer, according to her will which was revealed this week.

Did Helen McCrory died while filming Peaky Blinders?

Peaky Blinders’ final season has arrived on Netflix and with it comes an explanation for Polly Gray’s absence as the actress who played her, Helen McCrory, died between the productions of Seasons 5 and 6.