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.