Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, has died aged 89. In November 1979, Dame Edna was appearing at Leeds Grand Theatre, and Look North's Mike Smartt got a good dose of Humphries' wit, wisdom and, well..., niceness. | BBC Archive

Dame Edna Everage introduces her supremely downtrodden bridesmaid, Madge Allsop (Emily Perry). From The Dame Edna Experience, 1987. Courtesy Network Ten; check out the Edna collection: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/dame-edna-everage | NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Dame Edna Everage is character created and performed by Australian comedian Barry Humphries. Dame Edna is known for her abrasive and humorous interactions with her audience and guests, often making fun of them. Unfortunately Humphries died after complications from hip surgery at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, Sydney, on 22 April 2023, aged 89. | Spectating Dan

Barry Humphries: Comedian and Dame Edna Everage actor's best moments | The Independent

Barry Humphries brought us some truly iconic characters, from Dame Edna Everage to Sir Les Patterson. Here’s a look back at some of the best moments of his career in comedy. #barryhumphries #dameedna | The Age