Barry Humphries’ family say he was ‘himself until very end’ after his death aged 89
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...