‘Treasured Australian icon’: Barry Humphries remembered as a ‘comic genius’ and ‘legend’
by Elias Visontay from World news | The Guardian on (#6B2FS)
Tributes have flowed across Australia, with both politicians and entertainers sharing messages praising the late comedian
Tributes have flowed in Australia for Barry Humphries, with politicians and fellow entertainers remembering him as an icon" who left an indelible legacy on the history of Australian comedy".
Humphries - best known for his character Dame Edna Everage - died surrounded by family in an inner-Sydney hospital on Saturday, where he had been receiving treatment for complications after hip surgery he had after a fall earlier this year. The 89-year-old had been living in London, and had travelled to Sydney for Christmas, falling ill during his trip.
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