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The British-Australian actress leapt to the defence of her late friend of 65 years as she paid tribute to Aussie icon as a great artist while also conceding his faults.

Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly veiled snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences over seven decades, is in a Sydney hospital with complications following hip surgery. St. Vincents Hospital described the 89-year-olds condition Friday as stable and rejected media reports that he had become unresponsive. Humphries was admitted to the hospital Wednesday following hip replacement surgery ...

The legendary star’s family had rushed to his bedside.

Australian comedian Barry Humphries has sadly died at the age of 89 after family members rushed to his bedside in hospital, where he was reportedly in a serious condition.

Australian Barry Humphries — famed for his alter egos Dame Edna Everage, Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone — has passed away at age 89. 

Barry Humphries death at age 89 on Saturday came despite promising reports that suggested the comedian was alert and cracking jokes with nursing staff at Sydneys St Vincents Hospital.

The Australian comedy legend was best known for his alter egos Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson.

Australian comedy legend Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89 in a Sydney hospital.
He was in hospital for treatment following a recent health battle

The legendary star’s family including his estranged daughter have rushed to his bedside.

Legendary Australian comedian Barry Humphries continues to recover in a Sydney hospital, contrary to reports he is in...