Barry Humphries, known for playing Dame Edna Everage, has died.
The Australian comedian passed away on Saturday at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. He used to be 89.
“He used to be entirely himself until the very cease, never shedding his shimmering thoughts, his unique wit and generosity of spirit,” his family acknowledged in an announcement to The Sydney Morning Herald. “With over 70 years on the stage, he used to be an entertainer to his core, touring up until the final yr of his lifestyles and planning extra exhibits that can sadly never be.
“His audiences had been precious to him, and he never took them as a staunch. Although he may perhaps perhaps well also very successfully be simplest remembered for his work in theatre, he used to be a painter, author, poet, and a collector and lover of art in all its forms.
They concluded: “His passing leaves a void in so many lives. The characters he created, which introduced laughter to hundreds of thousands, will are living on.”
Humphries used to be hospitalised in February after suffering a hip hurt. He used to be readmitted final week after his condition began to deteriorate.
Born in Melbourne, Humphries pursued a career within the humanities within the leisurely ’50s and early ’60s, and looked in a super change of productions on London’s West Dwell.
Then again, it used to be with the satirical stage revues that he chanced on his calling, and he returned to Australia in 1968.
To boot to playing Dame Edna, Humphries used to be also known for his Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone alter egos.
The celebrity used to be married four times. He’s survived by his present companion Lizzie Spender and 10 grandchildren.