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John Barry Humphries, entertainer. Born: 17 February, 1934 in Kew, Australia. Died: 22 April, 2023, in Sydney, Australia aged 89

Through a career spanning seven decades, Barry Humphries emerged as a creative genius and one of the world’s greatest comics.

The enduringly popular Australian has died at the age of 89.

Barry Humphries was known internationally for a plethora of alter egos who poked fun at the nuances of all sections of Australian society.

Across a seven-decade career, the entertainer delighted audiences with characters including gentlemen, regular ‘blokes’ and boorish politicians.

Across a seven-decade career, the entertainer delighted audiences with characters including gentlemen, regular ‘blokes’ and boorish politicians.

Who is Barry Humphries? 5 things about the Australian comic and Dame Edna creator who died at 89.

As Barry Humphries dies aged 89, here's a look back at his most loved alter-egos, from Dame Edna Everage to Sir Les Patterson and beyond.

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