Actor Damian Lewis, author Ian Rankin and former Northern Ireland first minister Arlene Foster were among more than 1,100 people recognised by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in her annual birthday honours.

Actor Damian Lewis and former Northern Ireland leader honoured by Queen Elizabeth

Actor Damian Lewis penned a touching tribute to his late wife and fellow actor Helen McCrory, who died last week, battling cancer. She was 52. `Harry Potter` star Helen McCrory dies aged 52 The 'Billions' star, honoured McCrory, who was widely known for her roles as Narcissa Malfoy in the popular `Harry Potter` films and Polly Gray in `Peaky Blinders`, in an emotional tribute written for The Sunday Times, in which he reflected on his "brilliant" wife`s life.

Damian Lewis pays heartfelt tribute to wife Helen McCrory

Veteran actor Anupam Kher paid tribute to late 'Harry Potter' star Helen McCrory. Kher penned a heartfelt note for the star stating that her demise is a 'deep sense of loss' along with the two photos of the star.

Anupam Kher pays tribute to late 'Harry Potter' actor Helen McCrory

British film, television and stage actress Helen McCrory has died aged 52 from cancer, her husband and fellow actor Damian Lewis said on Thursday. McCrory "died peacefully at home surrounded by a wave of love from friends and family", Lewis wrote on Twitter, calling his late wife "beautiful and mighty".

'Harry Potter' star Helen McCrory dies aged 52

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Actor Damian Lewis and former Northern Ireland leader honoured by Queen Elizabeth

Damian Lewis pays heartfelt tribute to wife Helen McCrory

Anupam Kher pays tribute to late 'Harry Potter' actor Helen McCrory

'Harry Potter' star Helen McCrory dies aged 52