Damian Lewis Speaks Out About Wife Helen McCrory's Death During Poetry Event
justjared.comDamian Lewis is honoring his late wife Helen McCrory. The 50-year-old actor paid tribute to the Harry Potter actress, who died at 52 from cancer in April, during a poetry event in her memory at the National Theatre on Tuesday (January 25). Click inside to read more… The event was titled A Poet For Every Day of the Year in reference to poet Allie Esiri’s anthology book and featured readings from Helen‘s colleagues and friends.
It marked the first time Damian Lewis had publicly discussed his wife’s passing since penning a tribute to her after her death. “This evening is dedicated to her and it’s perfect, because Helen loved the National Theatre.
One person whose thunder would absolutely not be stolen,” he said. Damian went on to perform a verse from Irish poet Derek Mahon’s “Everything Is Going To Be All Right.” The show also included a recording of Helen reading “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver from the previous year’s event.
Last year, it was revealed Helen‘s friends only found out about her cancer diagnosis just days before her death.
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