Harry Potter star Tom Felton pays heartbreaking tribute to onscreen mum Helen McCrory
HARRY Potter star Tom Felton paid a heartbreaking tribute to his onscreen mum Helen McCrory.
The 33-year-old actor, who portrayed her on-screen son Draco Malfoy in the wizardry franchise, praised the actress for being an important person in his life.
The Hollywood actress, who starred in films such Skyfall and , passed away peacefully on Friday after a secret battle with cancer.
Tom told his fans that Helen had helped to "shape him as a person" on and off screen.
The actor took to social media to share the touching post, writing: "So sad to say farewell so suddenly - I never took the chance to tell her, but she helped shape me as a person so much - on & off screen.
"She was always relentlessly herself- razor sharp wit - silver tongued - kind & warm hearted - she suffered no fools yet had time for everyone.
He said: "I'm heartbroken to announce that after an 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.
"She died as she lived. Fearlessly. God we loved her and know how lucky we are to have had her in our lives. She blazed so brightly. Go now, Little One, into the air, and thank you."