Tributes have poured in for Australian comedian Barry Humphries who has passed away in Sydney.
Barry Humphries, the Australian comedian known for playing Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.Humphries played the lilac-haired drag persona Dame Edna, who was known for her love of gladiolus and her famous catchphrase “Hello Possums”, for more than 60 years. He also played the uncouth drunk Sir Les Patterson among other characters.
“With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that will sadly never be,” the statement said. “His audiences were precious to him, and he never took them for granted.
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