Beloved comedian Barry Humphries, best known as the creator of Dame Edna Everage, passed away at a hospital in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, April 22. Born John Barry Humphries (AO CBE) on February 1934, in Sydney, was an actor, artist, author, 
comedian, satirist, film producer and script writer. He is best known for writing and playing his on-stage and television alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. As Dame Edna, he appeared many times on Broadway, his shows eagerly anticipated by many devoted New York (and beyond) fans.
Humphries’ family has issued this statement: (Humpries was) “completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit.”
“With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of h
is life and planning more shows that will sadly never be.”
“His audiences were precious to him, and he never took them for granted. Although he may be best remembered for his work in theatre, he was a painter, author, poet, and a collector and lover of art in all its forms.
“He was also a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend and confidant to many. His passing leaves a void in so many lives.
“The characters he created, which brought laughter to millions, will live on.”
You can read more about Barry Humphries here.
Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage:
