In this file photo taken on July 5, 2012, Australian comedian, actor and author Australian Barry Humphries, dressed as his alter ego, Dame Edna Everage, appeares at a press conference in Sydney. Humphries died on April 22, 2023 in a Sydney hospital, prompting a tribute from the prime minister who described him as 'the brightest star. Photo: AFP
Late comedian Barry Humphries – best known to audiences as "Dame Edna Everage" – will receive a state funeral in his native Australia, the country's prime minister has said.
Speaking during a visit to Britain, where Humphries enjoyed huge success, Anthony Albanese said a state funeral would recognise the late 89-year-old's contributions to stage, screen and country.
