Comedian best known for playing drag queen Edna Everage dies

Comedian best known for playing drag queen Edna Everage dies


Dame Edna was created by the comedian in the 1950s. It was a satire on suburban housewives.

The Australian comedian dies at the age of 89 Barry Humphriesknown for playing the complain Lady Edna Everage. Barry was hospitalized in Sydney, Australia. He allegedly had complications after the operation, performed in March, on his hip. The death was confirmed on Saturday (22nd), according to the Associated Press news agency.




According to g1, Checkers Edna was created by the comedian in the 1950s. It was a satire on suburban housewives. The character was inspired by Humphries’ mother and became a hit when she brought the show to London in the 1970s.

“Completely himself to the end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique intelligence and generosity of spirit”, the family said in a statement to BBC News.

Barry, who according to g1 has been married four times, is leaving his wife, Lizzie Spenderand four children.

Source: Terra

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