Comedian Barry Humphries has died aged 89

By Naveen Apr 23, 2023

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for playing Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89.

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Humphreys played the lilac-haired drag persona Dame Edna,

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famous for her gladiolus and her famous catchphrase "Hello Possums" for more than 60 years.

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For more than 70 years on stage, he was an entertainer to his core,

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touring until the last year of his life and planning more shows that sadly never happened," the statement said.

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"His audience was precious to him, and he never took them for granted.

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He is in hospital in Sydney, His family confirmed his death in a statement.

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