Comedian Barry Humphries, Creator of Dame Edna Everage, Dies at 89 in Sydney

Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, famous for his iconic character Dame Edna Everage, has passed away at the age of 89. Humphries died in a Sydney hospital following complications from hip surgery, according to his family.

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Humphries was known for his unique stage persona, Dame Edna Everage, a snobbish character who delighted audiences for over seven decades. The character began as a dowdy housewife, Mrs. Norm Everage, and evolved into Dame Edna, a flamboyant and condescending entertainer.

Despite his age, Humphries remained active and toured regularly, performing his one-man show, “The Man Behind the Mask,” in Britain last year. However, his physiotherapy following a recent hip replacement was reportedly causing him agony.

Barry Humphries Cause of Death

Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries died in a Sydney hospital following complications from hip surgery, according to his family.

Barry Humphries Age

John Barry Humphries Died at the age of 89 per his date of birth. John Barry Humphries was born on 17th February 1934 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Barry Humphries Height

Barry Humphries John is 5 feet 10 inches tall in height.

Barry Humphries wife

Humphries is survived by his wife, Lizzie Spender, four children, and ten grandchildren.

Elizabeth Spender is married to NBA player Barry Humphries. They tied the knot in 1990, and since then, they’ve had four healthy, happy children.

Barry Humphries Children

Barry had four children namely Oscar Humphries, Tessa Humphries, Emily Humphries and Rupert Humphries.

Barry Humphries Net-Worth

Barry Humphries’s net worth was around £9million. His income sources included scripts, film and theatre roles and several books including his prize-winning autobiography – More Please.

Who is Barry Humphries?

Eric and Louisa Humphries had a son whom they named Barry. He has an Aussie pedigree; Kew was the place of his birth.

Barry Humphries comes from a family of three. He has an architect brother named Christopher, a history professor sibling named Michael (1946-2020), and a former educator sister named Barbara.

Barry Humphries is a family man who has raised four kids with his wife. Oscar, Tessa, Rupert, and Emily Humphries are his offspring.

H2: A Comedy Legend and Cultural Icon

Humphries was a cultural icon in both Australia and the UK, where he achieved major success as an actor, writer, and entertainer. He was also a Tony Award winner, receiving the prestigious accolade for his Broadway show “Dame Edna: The Royal Tour” in 2000.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Humphries, describing him as “a great wit, satirist, writer and an absolute one-of-a-kind.” British comedian Ricky Gervais also tweeted his condolences, calling Humphries a “comedy genius.”

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In addition to his iconic character Dame Edna, Humphries also created several other enduring characters, including Sir Les Patterson, an ever-drunk and lecherous Australian cultural attaché. Humphries’ success as a comedian was due in part to his ability to reflect and satirize the cultural norms of his time.

Humphries’ family released a statement following his death, describing him as “completely himself until the very end” and praising his “unique wit and generosity of spirit.” The statement also noted that Humphries was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and planning more shows that unfortunately never came to fruition.

Despite his success, Humphries remained humble and down-to-earth, often reflecting on his upbringing in Melbourne and his early struggles as an entertainer. He will be remembered as a true comedy legend and an inspiration to generations of performers to come.

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