Obituary of Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries

Barry Humphries (born February 17, 1934 in Melbourne, Victoria) was a TV Personality who was best known for being a drag artist with the persona, Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson. Barry died on April 22, 2023 and his death was related to complications from hip surgery after a fall. He died at age 89.

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Barry Humphries Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Humphries, Barry
Common Name: Barry Humphries
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Birth Date: February 17, 1934
Age: 89 (at death)
Occupations:
- TV Personality
- Comedian
Active Years: 1953-2023

Nationality: Australian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
Favorite Actor: Will Smith

Barry's Family Tree

Birth Name: John Barry Humphries
Father: Eric Humphries (né John Albert Eric Humphries, 1905–1972)
Mother: Louisa Agnes (née Brown) (1907–1984)
Spouse/Partner:

Brenda Wright (married 1955-divorced 1957)
Rosalind Tong (married 1959-divorced 1970)
Diane Millstead (married 1979-divorced 1989)
Elizabeth Spender (married 1990-2023, his death)

Son(s):

Oscar Humphries (born 23 April 1981

Daughter(s):

Tessa Humphries

Death Notice:

Date: April 22 2023 at age 89
Place: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cause of Death: Surgical Complications (hip surgery)

Category Tags:

TV Personality Comedian Australian Born on February 17th Born in 1934 Born in Victoria Died in 2023 Died at age 89 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"Barry Humphries lived a colorful and comedic life, bringing joy and laughter to audiences around the world with his talent and wit until his passing. (V)"

"Barry Humphries had a successful and prolific career as an actor, comedian, and writer, widely known for his iconic character "Dame Edna Everage". Despite his immense talent and popularity, there came a sad end to his life, leaving behind a legacy that will never be forgotten. (V)"

Is Mr. Barry Humphries still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.