Why did Helen McCrory leave Peaky Blinders?

Why did Helen McCrory leave Peaky Blinders?

McCrory died in April 2021 after a battle with cancer as her husband, actor Damian Lewis, shared with fans over social media. Her absence left the creative team of Peaky Blinders with quite the decision to make as they wrestled with the idea of having her live offscreen or killing Polly Gray off of the show.

What did Helen McCrory appear in?

Helen also appeared in Doctor Who and Penny Dreadful and is perhaps best known for playing matriarch Aunt Polly in the hit show, Peaky Blinders. She also made a brief appearance in James Bond movie Skyfall as an MP as well as taking on the role of Cherie Blair in 2006 movie The Queen.

Who is Bellatrix in love with?

She married Rodolphus Lestrange after leaving Hogwarts “because it was expected of her” to marry a pure-blood. However, Rowling stated in an interview that Bellatrix truly loved Voldemort.

How did Polly from Peaky Blinders died in real life?

Helen McCrory, who played Polly Gray, sadly died of cancer in April 2021.

What disease did Tommy Shelby have?

He is informed by Doctor Holford (Aneurin Barnard) that he has tuberculoma and has at best, a year and a half to live. He is certain now that his death is imminent. For a man who has never been scared of dying since he returned from France in World War I, he sets about putting his legacy in order.

What did Tommy Shelby suffer from?

Murphy spent time with Romani people to prepare himself for the role. Shelby is a veteran of the First World War and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of his experiences during the war; something that is a recurring theme throughout the series.