Wednesday 15 June 2022 11:22 PM Damian Lewis poses with portrait of late wife Helen McCrory at star-studded ... trends now
Damian Lewis ensured the legacy of his beloved wife Helen McCrory would live on as he presented an award in her honour on Wednesday.
Helen died aged 52 in April 2021, following a battle with breast cancer, with Damian, 51, presenting The McCrory Award in her memory to help young people seeking a career in the arts.
Damian cut a dapper figure in a black shirt and grey slacks as he posed surrounded by stunning snaps of Helen and her closest celebrity friends.
Memories: Damian Lewis ensured the legacy of his beloved wife Helen McCrory would live on as he presented an award in her honour on Wednesday
The photography exhibition in honour of Helen will see proceeds go towards the Hubert von Herkomer Arts Foundation.
It features exclusive prints of Helen donated by eight photographers and foundation founder Debbi Clark.
Clark has also taken images of artists close to Helen including Jude Law, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sadie Frost, Helena Bonham Carter, Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Fay Ripley and Sienna Miller - with proceeds going towards The McCrory Award.
The McCrory Award was presented to two young Sir Hubert von Herkomer Arts Foundation artistic recipients.
Star-studded: Damian was joined by Cold Feet star Fay Ripley and her husband Daniel Lapaine
Difficult times: The Homeland star lost his actress wife Helen McCrory to breast cancer when she died at home aged 52 in April last year
Cake: The star celebrated the award with Debbi Clark and Marina Vyrne
Award: Damian presented the award to Joshua Bamgbose on the night
The foundation is dedicated to supporting disadvantaged children and young people who are gifted in their art, yet who do not have access to resources, training or support to fulfill their dream.
Late star Helen believed every child should have equal opportunities and accessibility to the arts.
This comes as Damian reminisced on his first time at Soccer Aid in 2006 with his late wife Helen on Good Morning Britain on Thursday.
He told GMB hosts Kate Garraway and Ben Shepherd that, 'she's with us again this year' as he helps raise money for the charity UNICEF.
The glitzy event aims to raise money for the world’s most disadvantaged children and has raised over £60 million since it's initial beginning in 2006, with last year's event raising a record-breaking £13 million.
The money raised from this year’s game could help UNICEF provide vaccines, fight malnutrition, and provide safe spaces to protect children in times of crisis, helping kids get back to the childhoods they are entitled to.
Photo: The star posed up at the event in his wife's memory
Celebration: Damian cut the cake at the glittering award event
Award: Damian presented Giada Averna with the second award
