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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 · CNN — 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...
- Helen Regan
Apr 22, 2023 · To be unflinchingly precise, Barry Humphries, the Australian-born actor and comic who for almost seven decades brought that divine doyenne of divadom, Dame Edna Everage, to delirious, dotty,...
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Apr 22, 2023 · Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. The star had been in hospital in Sydney after suffering complications following...
Apr 22, 2023 · Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89, which means so has Dame Edna. Barry Humphries portrayed his bewigged character, an Australian grande dame, for decades on stage, telling...
Apr 22, 2023 · CANBERRA, Australia — Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose...
Dec 15, 2023 · The comedian, actor and creator of beloved character Dame Edna Everage died in April following complications from hip surgery. Read about all about Humphries's remarkable life and legacy below. Live updates. Latest Oldest. Bye, possums. 15 Dec, 2:51am. By Yara Murray-Atfield.