The Australian comedian has passed away after being rushed to hospital following complications after a hip replacement.
Barry Humphries has died aged 89 after "serious" complications surrounding hip replacement surgery, it has been announced.
Tributes to the late comedian have already started to pour in following the sad news, with many concerned for his health following his urgent hospitalisation. Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told Australia's Sunrise programme things were "tough" for the satirist.Ford added: "There are very serious concerns about what happens next … it is a very tough time at the moment.
Barry was best known for writing and portraying his on-stage characters Dame Edna and Sir Les – with Dame Edna appearing on Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Loose Women, The One Show, The Graham Norton Show and has also appeared on TV shows and stages across the world.
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