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Barry Humphries (née John Barry Humphries)
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Memorial Page for Barry Humphries (née John Barry Humphries)

Feb 17, 1934 – Apr 22, 2023(89 years)Died in:Darlinghurst, New South Wales

Australian comedian and actor

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Cause of Death

surgical complications

Children

4

Occupation(8)

comedianscreenwriterfilm actorpaintertelevision actordrag queenactorvoice actor

Awards(5)

Theatre World Special AwardJames Joyce AwardsAustralian National Living TreasureAckerley PrizeSydney Theatre Awards

Spouse(4)

Brenda WrightRosalind TongDiane MillsteadElizabeth Spender

Education(4)

Melbourne Law SchoolUniversity of MelbourneCamberwell Grammar SchoolMelbourne Grammar School

Barry Humphries (* February 17, 1934 in Kew; † April 22, 2023 in Darlinghurst) was an australian comedian and actor. He was 89 years old. He had 4 wives. He had 4 children. His education included Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, Camberwell Grammar School and Melbourne Grammar School. He received 5 awards, including Theatre World Special Award, James Joyce Awards. His cause of death was surgical complications.

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Born in Kew, Victoria

1934

Married Brenda Wright

1955

until 1957

Married Rosalind Tong

1959

until 1970

Married Diane Millstead

1979

until 1989

Married Elizabeth Spender

1990

until 2023

Theatre World Special Award

2000

James Joyce Awards

2009

Died in Darlinghurst, New South Wales (surgical complications)

2023

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Barry Humphries (née John Barry Humphries). Forever remembered.