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entertainment2 years ago

"King Charles Honors Comedian Barry Humphries in Sydney Memorial Service"

King Charles III paid a light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries, recalling a prank played by Humphries' alter ego, Dame Edna Everage, on the royal couple a decade ago. The tribute took place at a state memorial service in Sydney, where Charles praised Humphries' comic characters for exposing pretensions, puncturing pomposity, and making people laugh at themselves. The service included video tributes from celebrities such as Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jimmy Carr, and David Walliams.

via USA TODAY|
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entertainment2 years ago

"King Charles' Playful Homage to Comedian Sparks Laughter"

King Charles III paid a light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries, known for his character Dame Edna Everage, at a state memorial service in Australia. Charles recalled a prank played by Dame Edna on him a decade ago, bringing laughter to the audience. Humphries' comic characters were praised for their ability to expose pretensions and make people laugh at themselves. Celebrities including Elton John and Rupert Murdoch sent video tributes, and thousands of fans gathered at the Sydney Opera House for the memorial. Humphries, who died at age 89 in April, was remembered as a comedic genius and a man of many parts.

via Daily Mail|
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entertainment2 years ago

King Charles Honors Comedian Barry Humphries at Sydney Memorial Service

King Charles III pays a light-hearted tribute to comedian Barry Humphries at a state memorial service in Sydney, recalling a prank played by Humphries' alter ego, Dame Edna Everage, on the royal couple a decade ago. The tribute highlighted Humphries' ability to expose pretensions, puncture pomposity, and make people laugh at themselves. Celebrities including Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, and Jimmy Carr sent video tributes, while Rupert Murdoch and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also paid their respects.

via The Associated Press|
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entertainment2 years ago

Remembering Barry Humphries: A Comedy Icon's Legacy

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89. Humphries had lived in London for decades and returned to Australia in December for Christmas. He had complications following hip surgery and spent several days in a Sydney hospital. Humphries found major success as an actor, writer, and entertainer in Britain in the 1970s, but the United States was an ambition that he found stubbornly elusive. He won a Tony Award in 2000 for his Broadway show "Dame Edna: The Royal Tour."

via CBS News|
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entertainment2 years ago

Comedy icon Barry Humphries, creator of Dame Edna, passes away at 89.

Barry Humphries, the Australian comedian who created and embodied the character of Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89. The character began as a satire on suburbia in the 1950s and evolved into a global sensation, performing for British royalty and on Broadway stages. Humphries was hospitalized for complications after hip surgery. The character of Dame Edna was so complete that it was better known than its creator, and Humphries never wore glasses in public.

via The Washington Post|
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entertainment2 years ago

Barry Humphries, beloved comedian and Dame Edna actor, passes away at 89.

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his drag character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. Humphries created the character of housewife Edna Everage in 1955 as a social satire. The character became a huge hit in the 1970s when Humphries brought the act to London’s West End and appeared in a host of productions, TV shows, and chat shows. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Humphries, calling him “a great wit, satirist, writer and an absolute one-of-kind.” Humphries is survived by his wife, Lizzie Spender and four children.

via CNN|
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entertainment2 years ago

Remembering Barry Humphries: A Comedy Icon Passes Away at 89

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his comedic character Dame Edna Everage, has died at age 89, his family has confirmed. The veteran entertainer had been unwell in a Sydney hospital, suffering complications following hip surgery last month. Humphries’ most celebrated creation Dame Edna became a star in the 1970s in the UK, getting her own chat show on ITV a decade later. He also voiced the shark Bruce in 2003 Pixar animated film Finding Nemo.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment2 years ago

Remembering Barry Humphries: A Master of Comedy and Provocation.

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89. Humphries' most famous creation became a hit in the UK in the 1970s and landed her own TV chat show, the Dame Edna Everage Experience, in the late 1980s. His other personas included the lecherous drunk Sir Les Patterson. Tributes for Humphries poured in as the news of his death broke, including from the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

via BBC|
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