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Australian comedian Barry Humphries dies

Australian comedian Barry Humphries dies

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89.

The actor was in hospital in Sydney after suffering complications from surgery in March.

Melbourne-born Humphries moved to London in 1959, appearing in West End shows such as Maggie May and Oliver!

Inspired by the absurdist art movement, he became a key figure of the British comedy scene alongside his contemporaries