Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries’ last public photo before his tragic death has been revealed.
The Melbourne-born star passed away on Saturday, April 22, at the age of 89, following complications from his hip replacement surgery.
His last publicly shared photo was taken in December 2022, where he could be seen hugging a fan at a spa.
In the photo, he wore salmon-pink chinos and a striped shirt, looking cheery as he put his arms around two female fans.
Barry’s Health Condition and Tributes from Fans and Celebrities Barry passed away in Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital, with his family by his side.
Just days before his death, he was permitted to leave the hospital but returned after a setback.
Barry remained his chirpy self, thanking the health professionals for keeping him in such high spirits.
However, his health condition deteriorated, and he eventually passed away.
The Australian comedian also suffered a fall in February, which resulted in the necessity of a hip surgery.
Despite the complications that followed his surgery, Barry received an outpouring of love from his fans and celebrity friends.
Piers Morgan described him as “wondrously intelligent, entertaining, daring, provocative, mischievous comedy genius,” while Matt Lucas praised him as “quite simply, the greatest.”
Dannii Minogue shared her condolences and remembered Barry’s “cheeky humor” that would be very missed.
Commentary Barry Humphries was a legendary Australian comedian and performer, known for his outrageous and flamboyant characters, particularly the character of Dame Edna Everage.
His last public photo taken in December 2022 showed him enjoying his time with his fans, with a smile on his face.
His passing is a loss for the entertainment industry, and his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of his fans and fellow comedians.