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Comedian Barry Humphries, Known for Iconic Character Dame Edna Everage, Dies at 89

  • Humphries was an entertainer for over 70 years and continued performing until recently.
  • Humphries had complications following hip surgery and died in a Sydney hospital.
  • In addition to Dame Edna, Humphries created enduring characters like Sir Les Patterson.
  • Humphries found major success in Britain in the 1970s and won a Tony for "Dame Edna: The Royal Tour".
  • Humphries was married four times, had four children, and 10 grandchildren.
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