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Barry Humphries: Outrageous comedian and creator of Dame Edna

As Australia’s best-known comic performer, Humphries was renowned for his caricatures and politically risque humour

The Independent UK

Rob Brydon speaks of Barry Humphries' final days in emotional tribute to his friend

Gavin and Stacey actor Rob Brydon has told how the Dame Edna star made him laugh to the end

Wales Online

‘Simply the greatest’: comedians pay tribute to ‘genius’ Barry Humphries

Ricky Gervais, Rob Brydon and Matt Lucas among those paying homage to the Dame Edna Everage star who has died aged 89

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Barry Humphries remembered as ‘comic genius’ following death aged 89

Dame Esther Rantzen and Sir Michael Parkinson were among those paying tribute to the late comedian.

The Independent UK

Barry Humphries' final days as pal Rob Brydon tells how comic made him laugh to the end

Comedian Rob Brydon, friend of Barry Humphries, said he was with the Australian entertainer before he died in Sydney at the St Vincent's hospital following complications from a hip replacement surgery

Daily Mirror

When Dame Edna Everage stopped Newcastle city centre traffic during a visit in 1995

How the colourful Aussie superstar Dame Edna Everage caused mayhem in Newcastle back in 1995

Chronicle Live

Barry Humphries' This Morning skit and King Charles prank remembered in funniest moments

Dame Edna Everage fans are sharing Barry Humphries' funniest moments on social media after the Australian star has sadly died aged 89

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Barry Humphries was more than just Dame Edna - here are his other alter egos

Across a seven-decade career, the entertainer delighted audiences with characters including gentlemen, regular ‘blokes’ and boorish politicians

The Independent UK

Last pictures of Barry Humphries shows cheeky smile before Dame Edna Everage star's death

Family of the Dame Edna Everage star confirmed he had passed away at the St Vincent's hospital in Sydney

Daily Mirror

Barry Humphries: Ricky Gervais and Anthony Albanese join tributes for ‘one of a kind’ star – as it happened

Australian comedian and actor, best known for his creations Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died aged 89

The Guardian - UK

Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries dies at the age of 89 in hospital

The Australian comedian, who invented Dame Edna in the 1950s, had been admitted to hospital following complications from hip replacement surgery

Chronicle Live

Tributes flow for 'brightest star' Barry Humphries

Tributes are flowing for entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, after his death in a Sydney hospital aged 89.

AAP

A look back at the colourful characters of Barry Humphries

In a career spanning seven decades, Barry Humphries created one of the most iconic casts of characters in Australian entertainment history.

ABC News

Who were Barry Humphries’ alter egos?

Across a seven-decade career, the entertainer delighted audiences with characters including gentlemen, regular ‘blokes’ and boorish politicians.

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Iconic Australian actor and author Barry Humphries dies aged 89

Barry Humphries, the actor responsible for creating such iconic Australian characters as Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.

Daily Mirror

Barry Humphries tributes pour in as world of comedy remembers Dame Edna star's 'genius'

Piers Morgan called Barry Humphries "One of the funniest people I’ve ever met" and Ricky Gervais said: "Farewell, Barry Humphries, you Comedy genius." Jason Donovan added: "Australia has lost one of its greatest!"

Reuters

Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna, dies at 89

Barry Humphries, the comedian best known for his character Dame Edna Everage who blossomed from an Australian suburban housewife into a self-described gigastar, died on Saturday. He was 89.

ABC News

In Dame Edna Everage, Barry Humphries created a character whose fame would outstrip his own

Barry Humphries was on the path to becoming a lawyer when he instead decided to pursue the theatre. But it was his greatest creation, a Moonee Ponds housewife with wisteria-pink hair, who soaked up the limelight while featuring her beloved signature gladioli.

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Daily Record

Barry Humphries dies aged 89 as tributes paid to Dame Edna star

The Australian comedian has passed away after being rushed to hospital following complications after a hip replacement.

The Guardian - UK

Barry Humphries was a master of provocation and glorious grotesquerie

Despite a legacy tainted by PC-baiting provocation, many will remember Humphries with affection as the carnivalesque Dame Edna and foul-mouthed Sir Les Patterson

AAP

Barry Humphries, 'greatest ever Australian', bows out

Entertainer Barry Humphries, who brought to life Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson, has died at the age of 89 in a Sydney hospital surrounded by family.

Daily Mirror

Barry Humphries, 89, dies after Dame Edna Everage star suffered hip op complications

Australian comedian Barry Humphries has died age 89 after being admitted into hospital in a serious condition over complications from hip replacement surgery

Daily Mirror

Inside Barry Humphries' health battles as family rush to Dame Edna star's hospital bedside

Barry Humphries, who is known as his alter ego Dame Edna Everage, is currently in hospital being treated for complications following a hip replacement surgery

The Guardian - AU

How kitsch became cool: Australiana exhibition celebrates Dame Edna, Ken Done and melted ice-creams

Australiana brings together Jenny Kee, ‘bling bling faboriginal’ gowns and Rennie Ellis photos to explore how the genre can navigate colonialism and nationalism

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