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Barry Humphries. John Barry Humphries AC CBE (17 February 1934 – 22 April 2023) was an Australian comedian, actor, author and satirist. He was best known for writing and playing his stage and television characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. Humphries's characters brought him international renown.
Apr 22, 2023 · The Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his drag character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. ” He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind ...
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Apr 22, 2023 · John Barry Humphries was born in Kew, a Melbourne suburb, on Feb. 17, 1934. His father, Eric, was a prosperous builder; his mother, Louisa, was a homemaker.
Apr 22, 2023 · This video has been removed for right reasons. Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. The star had been in hospital in ...
Barry Humphries (1934-2023) was an Australian comedian and performer, best known for creating Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. He appeared in films, TV shows, stage plays and documentaries, and received numerous awards and nominations.
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Apr 23, 2023 · Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences over seven decades, has died. He was 89. His death in the Sydney hospital where he spent several days with complications following hip surgery was confirmed by his family. Humphries had lived in London for ...
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Dec 15, 2023 · Royalty, prime ministers and some of entertainment's biggest names join the family of Barry Humphries to farewell the entertainer at the Sydney Opera House. Look back at our coverage of his ...