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Barry Humphries will be given a state funeral at Sydney Opera House. The late comedian - who was best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage - died last month aged 89 following complications from surgery, and New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has now announced his "remarkable life and enduring legacy" will be remembered at the prestigious venue on 15 December. A statement announced: "As an internationally recognised home of performance, arts and culture, the Sydney Opera House is a fitting venue for the service which will honour the remarkable life and enduring legacy of the beloved Austr...
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King Charles called Barry Humphries shortly before he died. The 74-year-old monarch had been friends with the Australian comedian and got in touch with the Dame Edna Everage star in hospital just hours before he passed away in hospital after suffering complications from hip replacement surgery. Barry's friend Rowan Dean told Sky News Australia's 'Sunday Agenda' show: "Yesterday King Charles the third spoke to Barry Humphries on the phone shortly before Barry passed away." A spokesperson for the king told the Daily Mirror newspaper he was "saddened" by the death of the comic - who famously left...
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Barry Humphries is being honoured for his “masterpieces” by the BBC. The Dame Edna Everage comic, who died aged 89 on Saturday (22.04.23) due to complications related to hip surgery, will have episodes of his “hugely popular” BBC Radio 2 series ‘Forgotten Music Masterpieces’ put on BBC Sounds so fans of all ages can experience his comedy legacy. Laura Busson, commissioning executive for Radio 2, said: “Everyone at Radio 2 is saddened to hear of the passing of Barry Humphries. “His six Radio 2 series of Barry Humphries’ ‘Forgotten Music Masterpieces’ were hugely popular with our audience, and w...
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Barry Humphries called the accident that led to his death “the most ridiculous thing” weeks before his passing. The Dame Edna Everage comic, who died aged 89 on Saturday (22.04.23) at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loved ones, following complications from hip surgery, described how he took a tumble at home that led to him needing the operation, and said it had left him in “agony”. He told The Sydney Morning Herald’s Private Sydney celebrity column: “It was the most ridiculous thing, like all domestic incidents are. “I was reaching for a book, my foot got caught on a rug or so...
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Barry Humphries spent his final days with his comedian friend Rob Brydon. Details of how the late Dame Edna Everage comic – who died aged 89 on Saturday (22.04.23) at Sydney’s St Vincent Hospital with his fourth wife Lizzie Spender and his four children by his side – spent his last week were revealed by ‘Gavin and Stacey’ actor Rob in a tribute tweet from the comedian. Rob, 57, said on Twitter on Saturday alongside a picture of him and Barry: “RIP Barry Humphries. A true great who inspired me immeasurably. It was a delight to call him my friend. “I've been in Australia and was with him only 3 ...
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Barry Humphries’ family say he was “himself until the very end”. The late Dame Edna Everage comic died aged 89 at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday (22.04.23) afternoon after complications following hip surgery, and relatives including his wife Elizabeth Spender who were by his side said he held on to his famed wit until he passed away. They said in a statement: “He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit. “With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the la...
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Barry Humphries has been hailed a “genius” and the “brightest star” by figures including Australia’s Prime Minister. Tributes flooded the web minutes after Dame Edna Everage comic’s family announced on Saturday (22.04.23) afternoon he had died aged 89 in Sydney’s St Vincent Hospital due to complications linked to hip surgery he endured after a fall at home. Australian PM Anthony Albanese posted a picture on Instagram of Barry posing in his Dame Edna regalia, which he captioned: “Barry Humphries – 1934–2023. “For 89 years, Barry Humphries entertained us through a galaxy of personas, from Dame E...
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Barry Humphries is in a "serious" condition in hospital after suffering a health setback. The 89-year-old comedian - who is best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage - recently underwent hip replacement surgery and has now been readmitted to Sydney's St. Vincent's Hospital after experiencing complications. According to entertainment journalist Peter Ford, the beloved entertainer is "comfortable" and has his family by his side. He told Channel Seven's 'Sunrise' TV show: "Statement to media due to be released shortly. At this moment Barry is a serious condition but being kept comfortable. H...
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