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Amy Denman

Barry Humphries, 89, rushed to hospital as family gather round Dame Edna star's bedside

The family of Australian comedian Barry Humphries have rushed to his bedside as the entertainer is in a 'serious' condition.

The comedian, who is best known as character Dame Edna Everage, recently underwent hip replacement surgery but was readmitted to St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney earlier this week due to complications.

Now, it has been announced the comedian is "comfortable" and surrounded by loved ones in hospital – with the comedian's family breaking their silence with a message from Barry.

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