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Tributes flow for 'brightest star' Barry Humphries

Tributes are flowing for entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, after his death in a Sydney hospital aged 89.

AAP · Apr 22, 2023

A look back at the colourful characters of Barry Humphries

In a career spanning seven decades, Barry Humphries created one of the most iconic casts of characters in Australian entertainment history.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2023

Who were Barry Humphries’ alter egos?

Across a seven-decade career, the entertainer delighted audiences with characters including gentlemen, regular ‘blokes’ and boorish politicians.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

Barry Humphries tributes pour in as world of comedy remembers Dame Edna star's 'genius'

Piers Morgan called Barry Humphries "One of the funniest people I’ve ever met" and Ricky Gervais said: "Farewell, Barry Humphries, you Comedy genius." Jason Donovan added: "Australia has lost one of its greatest!"

Daily Mirror · 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

Barry Humphries dead: Dame Edna star passes away aged 89

Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2023

Barry Humphries was a master of provocation and glorious grotesquerie

Despite a legacy tainted by PC-baiting provocation, many will remember Humphries with affection as the carnivalesque Dame Edna and foul-mouthed Sir Les Patterson

The Guardian - UK · 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

Barry Humphries, 89, dies after Dame Edna Everage star suffered hip op complications

Australian comedian Barry Humphries has died age 89 after being admitted into hospital in a serious condition over complications from hip replacement surgery

Daily Mirror · Apr 22, 2023