Actor Helen McCrory, who was widely known for playing the role of Narcissa Malfoy in the insanely popular `Harry Potter` franchise, has passed away. She was 52 when she breathed her last.

McCrory`s husband, Damian Lewis announced the news on his Twitter handle and 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."