Key takeaways:
- Legendary comedian Barry Humphries passed away at the age of 92.
- Humphries had a career spanning seven decades and was best known for his character Dame Edna Everage.
- He was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and will be remembered for his comedic genius.
Legendary comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his iconic character Dame Edna Everage, has passed away at the age of ninety-two. Humphries was a Tony Award-winning performer whose career spanned seven decades and delighted audiences around the world.
Humphries had been hospitalized in Sydney, Australia for several days due to complications from hip surgery. In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald last month, Humphries described the physiotherapy following his fall and hip replacement as “agony”. He said the fall happened when he was reaching for a book and his foot got caught on a rug or something.
“It was the most ridiculous thing, like all domestic incidents are,” Humphries said.
Humphries had been living in London for decades, but returned to Australia in December for Christmas. He was born in Melbourne in 1928 and began his career in the 1950s. He was best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, a snobbish and condescending character who evolved over the years.
Humphries was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and will be remembered for his comedic genius. He will be greatly missed by his fans and colleagues.
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