The Latest Breaking News from Dame Edna Everage

Last pictures of Barry Humphries shows cheeky smile before Dame Edna Everage star's death

Family of the Dame Edna Everage star confirmed he had passed away at the St Vincent's hospital in Sydney

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023

Barry Humphries: Ricky Gervais and Anthony Albanese join tributes for ‘one of a kind’ star – as it happened

Australian comedian and actor, best known for his creations Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died aged 89

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023

Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries dies at the age of 89 in hospital

The Australian comedian, who invented Dame Edna in the 1950s, had been admitted to hospital following complications from hip replacement surgery

Chronicle Live · Apr 22, 2023

Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna, dies at 89

Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage who blossomed from an Australian suburban housewife into a self-described gigastar, died on Saturday. He was 89.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2023

In Dame Edna Everage, Barry Humphries created a character whose fame would outstrip his own

Barry Humphries was on the path to becoming a lawyer when he instead decided to pursue the theatre. But it was his greatest creation, a Moonee Ponds housewife with wisteria-pink hair, who soaked up the limelight while featuring her beloved signature gladioli.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

Australian stage and screen icon Barry Humphries has died aged 89

The Melbourne-born comic who found international acclaim is best known for his alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, but also appeared in more than 20 films and authored numerous books and plays.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

Barry Humphries, 'greatest ever Australian', bows out

Entertainer Barry Humphries, who brought to life Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died at the age of 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by family.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

Dame Edna actor Barry Humphries stable in Sydney hospital

Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, is in a Sydney hospital with complications following hip surgery

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Dame Edna star Barry Humphries in 'stable' condition as hospital issues health update

The Australian comedy entertainer was readmitted to St Vincent’s Hospital after falling ill following hip surgery and is 'in the best hands'.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Hospital gives health update on Barry Humphries, 89

The entertainer was readmitted after falling ill following surgery

Wales Online · Apr 21, 2023