Australian comedian and actor (1934–2023)
‘My soul will flash back to The Junction’: The suburb where residents fight for their leafy idyll
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When John Lennon took on Barry Humphries: Barry Humphries would have been 90 on 17 February. To commemorate his life, Radio 4 is broadcasting Barry Humphries: ...
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King Charles pays light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney memorial service
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Quick Glance: The Creation of Dame Edna Everage
- Barry Humphries to be remembered at a memorial in Sydney
- Edna's origin and evolution as explained by Humphries
- How Edna unexpectedly became a Dame, recounted by Humphries
- The story of how Dame Edna Everage came to be, in Barry Humphries' own words
Notable deaths in 2023, from Sir Bobby Charlton to Tina Turner: Dame Mary Quant, Sir Michael Parkinson, Henry Kissinger and Martin Amis were among those whose ...
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Watch: King Charles, Elton John pay tribute to Barry Humphries: Humphries was celebrated for his comedic “genius” but also kindness, at a state memorial in ...
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Barry Humphries remembered by Melvyn Bragg: The broadcaster recalls a true original who immersed himself in the roles of Dame Edna and Sir Les ...
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In praise of Michael Gambon, Glenda Jackson and more: In 2023, the theater lost many notables with long careers, including Michael Gambon, Frances Sternhagen ...
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Late star’s family boycott Richard Wilkins: In a bizarre development, family and loved ones of later Australian comedy legend Barry Humphries have announced ...
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‘He was a great observer’: Barry Humphries’ paintings go on display: The entertainer’s close friend, the artist David Dridan, amassed 20 of Humphries’ works over ...
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Goodbye Possums! 💜
Free tickets for the State Memorial celebrating the life of Australian legend Barry Humphries AC CBE will be available from 2pm AEDT ... Show more nine.social/rb8 #9News
Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Trump, dies at 86: Maryanne Trump Barry, a former federal judge and prosecutor and the eldest sister ...
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Mrs Brown's Boys will include goodbye to veteran comedian Paul O'Grady: Mrs Brown's Boys will include a goodbye to veteran comedians Paul O'Grady and ...
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Chatshow host Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: Presenter interviewed Muhammad Ali, David Bowie and John Lennon on UK chat show Parkinson
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Flavour of the month: October – MI6, guillotines and a Spectator lunch: This month’s trivia takes in the reason football became known as ‘soccer’ ...
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Mohamed Al-Fayed and Dame Edna Everage open a Harrods luxury room at Heathrow Airport, June 1992.
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Quick Glance: Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods and Fulham FC Owner Passes Away at 94
- Mohamed Al Fayed has passed away at the age of 94.
- The Egyptian-born businessman was well known for his ownership of Harrods department store and Fulham football club in London.
- In May 2010, he sold Harrods to Qatar Holdings.
- Three years later, he also sold Fulham FC to US entrepreneur Shahid Khan.
The chaos, generosity and genius of Margaret Olley – ‘one of Australia’s best loved artists’
theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/jun/17/the-chaos-generosity-and-genius-of-margaret-olley-one-of-australias-best-loved-artists
Barry Humphries honoured in king’s birthday list as prizes achieve gender parity in 50-year first
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Can I be a woman?: I have a friend who describes me as an ‘uptight boring old straight heterosexual’ – simply because I don’t use porn or prostitutes ...
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On TV this weekend, The BBC pays tribute to the late, great comedian Barry Humphries
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Fit for a Dame: Sydney Opera House to host Barry Humphries’ memorial: After a political tug-of-war between NSW and Victoria, it will be Sydney that hosts the ...
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Barry Humphries’ state funeral to be held in Sydney: Legendary comic Barry Humphries will be honoured with a state funeral in Sydney, after his family declined ...
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Jock Zonfrillo’s top-secret Sydney funeral: The family have requested that the close circle of guests not share any information on the top-secret funeral.
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John Olsen farewelled as ‘master of the brush’ in state memorial: A who’s who of Australian media, arts and politics turned out in honour of John Olsen at a ...
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The Cathartic Value of Dame Edna’s Extravaganzas of Ego: Audiences were eager to humbly suffer the stinging quips tossed out by the towering figure that was ...
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Quick Glance: Barry Humphries, Australian comedian and creator of Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.
- Humphries singled out Everage and Patterson as "wonderful outlets."
- Anthony Albanese, Australia's prime minister, remarked, "For 89 years, Barry Humphries entertained us through a galaxy of personas, from Dame Edna to Sandy Stone."
- Dame Edna Everage throws her trademark gladioli into the audience at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 2009 during Last Night Of The Poms.
- "At last I can address Sir Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everage on an improved footing."
Daks, dunnies and dobbers: What Bluey owes to Barry: Both the man and the dog have helped further the bawdy carnival that is Aussie English.
theage.com.au/culture/books/daks-dunnies-and-dobbers-what-bluey-owes-to-barry-20230508-p5d6pe.html
Dame Edna was my nanny: Lucy Kellaway recalls the years Barry Humphries lived with her family and left her unmoved by his prototype alter ego
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The Gallows Pole, Springwatch and Later with Jools Holland: TV highlights this week
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Paid articlePaid Was Barry Humphries our greatest comedian or a very naughty boy?: Readers flocked to mourn and celebrate, but sometimes tick off, Barry Humphries.
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All giggles and gowns as Jennifer Coolidge comes Down Under: Getting to play glam dress-ups for her new pals from Australia, is one of the unexpected bonuses of ...
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'Dame Edna' comedian to get state funeral in Australia: SYDNEY: Late comedian Barry Humphries -- best known to audiences as "Dame Edna ...
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Barry Humphries: Dame Edna Everage star in hospital for 'health issues': Known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, he reportedly had complications after ...
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When you have a career as long as Humphries you transcend trends. He never went out of fashion because he was never exactly in fashion ... Show more inews.co.uk/opinion/kylie-minogue-and-a-large-prosthetic-penis-ive-never-forgotten-the-first-time-i-saw-barry-humphries-2292662
Barry Humphries, Dame Edna Everage Star, Dies, Aged 89: The Australian comedy legend was best known for his alter egos Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson.
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Barry Humphries has died aged 89. The Australian comedian, who is best known for his satirical character "Dame Edna" (pictured) ... Show more
How soft power fell out of fashion: A once-influential concept looks dated in a world where hard power counts ever more
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Paid articlePaid Melbourne comedy festival says critics created ‘a complete bin fire’ after Barry Humphries’ death
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Mourning for Dame Edna - Charles was still on the phone with Barry Humphries: Australian comedian Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89. King Charles III is ...
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In defence of Barry Humphries’ legacy, and the art of comedy itself: Not even Australia’s handful of cultural elders - those who prised open the windows of our ...
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Formula zero. Illustration: Andrew Dyson. Read letters to the editor here: https://tinyurl.com/5x5mymem
Title: WA Needs China.
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Props to you: Humphries hallowed haul of costumes comes out of the closet: From Dame Edna’s sequined gowns to Sir Les Patterson’ s artfully stained suits ...
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Humphries’ secret cancer battle before death: Legendary Australian entertainer Barry Humphries had secretly battled cancer before his death last week at the age ...
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“How dare they. He had more talent in his little finger than they had in their whole bodies, all of them. I’m outraged by it, and I want to speak up now ... Show more https://bit.ly/41NCqKN
‘Been attacked’: Humphries email emerges: Irish anti-trans activist and comedy writer Graham Linehan has posted an email he claimed was sent to him by Barry ...
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There’s nothing like a Dame (Edna) for Barry Humphries: Even a hip injury can’t keep Barry Humphries and his alter-ego Dame Edna down.
theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/there-s-nothing-like-a-dame-edna-for-barry-humphries-20230323-p5cuoo.html
The rise of Dame Edna was unprecedented in the history of housewifery. As her “manager”, Barry Humphries shared in that fame ... Show more econ.st/3miAsSO
REVIEW: Strictly Ballroom The Musical at Grand Opera House: NOT to be confused with the glitterball dazzle of the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing ...
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Remembering when Barry Humphries jokingly confused Dermot O’Leary for Philip Schofield on This Morning
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#WIONFineprint | Comedian #BarryHumphries no more, Australian PM Anthony Albanese mourns his death
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My Secret Auckland: Liv Parker on her favourite spots around the city: Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
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10 things you need to know today: April 22, 2023: Supreme Court temporarily preserves abortion pill access, Ex-Trump prosecutor to testify before House Judiciary ...
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Oscars 2023: All the films nominated for Best Picture and where you can watch them in NZ
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Paid articlePaid Why does no one dress for dinner at Claridge’s any more?: F. Scott Fitzgerald declared in an excellent late story that ‘the second half of life is a long process ...
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