Barry Humphries, AKA Dame Edna Everage, Dies at Age 89

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King Charles is understood to have been "on the phone to Barry Humphries shortly before he died" at 89. The Australian comedian, who is best known for bringing the drag character Dame Edna to life, passed away on Saturday at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, after complications from a hip replacement.

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Australian “housewife and superstar” Dame Edna Everage. So much did Humphries subsume his own identity into that of his larger-than-life creation that he even had her write a disparaging spoof tribute to himself for The Telegraph, in which Dame Edna described him as “merely a footnote to my spectacular career”. That was typical of the comic, who fellow professionals have lauded as one the finest practitioners of his craft.

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READ MORE:Julian Clary's censored eulogy left Paul O'Grady's pals in stitchesBarry himself had battled with alcohol addiction, which he said almost killed him. He began to drink heavily in the 1960s as his comedy career was going from strength to strength. His family and friends soon became concerned that his drinking would become detrimental and even cost him in life.

the family said. “With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that will sadly never be.”Humphries reportedly fell in February and had a hip replacement.

Rob Brydon, Ricky Gervais, Matt Lucas and Carol Vorderman were among the famous faces remembering “true great” Barry Humphries following his death aged 89.The stage and screen veteran, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, died at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney Australia on Saturday night (11am GMT). David Faktor, a spokesman for St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, told the PA news agency: “I can confirm Barry Humphries passed away this evening Sydney time, around 7pm on Saturday evening." His death came following a readmission to hospital after suffering complications following hip surgery last month. Dozens of celebrities have now shared touching tributes to the late star on social media.

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his beloved drag character Dame Edna Everage, has died at age 89.

A veteran of stage and screen, Barry Humphries entertained generations with the high camp of his Dame Edna Everage alter ego and as the lecherous Sir Les Patterson.The Australian multi-hyphenate may be best known for playing those characters across a seven-decade career, but his talents also extended into script writing and film producing. He was regarded by some critics as the most significant comedian to emerge since Charlie Chaplin and lived a life as colourful as his characters.

Dame Edna Everage icon Barry Humphries has sadly died at the age of 89. The much-loved star passed away on Saturday at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, following a deterioration on his condition after he was rushed into hospital on Wednesday 19 April. Humphries died on Saturday evening, according to David Faktor, a spokesman for St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney.

Sydney Morning Herald, Humphries passed away earlier today (April 22) at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital where he was being treated for various health issues.Humphries was admitted to hospital back February after falling in his Sydney apartment and injuring his hip.  He received a hip replacement shortly afterwards.“I have to get back on my feet,” he said in an interview shortly after the operation. “I’m going back on tour later this year.

Barry Humphries has died aged 89 after "serious" complications surrounding hip replacement surgery, it has been announced.