Dame Edna is Dead

[MMDown Under]

Barry Humphries is dead at 89.  End of an era!  Our most brilliant satirist. 

[puppycanducruise]

So sorry to hear this news.

RIP

[MMDown Under]

Parkinson said Humphries was one of the few people he could have a lengthy interview with in character.  Says what a brilliant mind he had!!

[lyndarra]

Possums everywhere are mourning.

Edited April 22, 2023 by lyndarra

[MMDown Under]

If you want a belly laugh, watch Dame Edna’s appearance with Parkinson. Fellow guests Judi Dench and Sharon Osbourne.

[cruiselover53]

IMHO The greatest wit worldwide. I often watch him on You Tube when I need a laugh. RIP

[ozdevil]

Rest in Piece  Barry Humphries  are true Aussie icon  with his great mind and wit  
not many young  would remember  Barry humphries  let alone his characters he had played with his wit and charm   

He always stated he was in the cheering up career and simply it was the best job beeing in the cheering up business
 

Rest In Peace Barry Humphries   i am sure you are making people laugh up in the pearly white gates already 

 

[Kristelle]

Goodbye Dame Edna.

 

An Australian entertainment icon. 

 

 

[MMDown Under]

1 hour ago, ozdevil said:

Rest in Piece  Barry Humphries  are true Aussie icon  with his great mind and wit  
not many young  would remember  Barry humphries  let alone his characters he had played with his wit and charm   

He always stated he was in the cheering up career and simply it was the best job beeing in the cheering up business
 

Rest In Peace Barry Humphries   i am sure you are making people laugh up in the pearly white gates already 

 

Young people many know the films he produced.

[2022cruisey]

There is a deep sadness in Moonee Ponds today, particularly around Everage Street.

[MicCanberra]

Sad about Barry dying but as for Dame Edna, she is only retired as of the end of 2019. She may well come out of retirement  for the right reasons.

[MMDown Under]

On Australia -  “To live in Australia permanently is rather like going to a party and dancing all night with one’s mother”.

[MicCanberra]

Is that ballroom dancing?

[MMDown Under]

12 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Is that ballroom dancing?

Of course!

[MicCanberra]

Understandable then.

[MMDown Under]

14 minutes ago, MicCanberra said:

Understandable then.

Brings back memories of another era.  Shortage of men meant some women were destined to dance the boys part.

[GUT2407]

Apparently we also lost Barry, and Sir Les, what a disaster.

[MicCanberra]

4 hours ago, GUT2407 said:

Apparently we also lost Barry, and Sir Les, what a disaster.

Barry is a loss, Sir Les, not so much.

[MMDown Under]

5 hours ago, MicCanberra said:

Barry is a loss, Sir Les, not so much.

I guess there will be a state funeral in Victoria.

What an interesting friend Barry Humphries was.  King Charles phoned him in hospital no less!

[bazzaw]

Not only did Barry Humphries die - but so did Dame Edna. I have always believed that Dame Edna evolved to become a separate entity to Barry  .  

[MMDown Under]

24 minutes ago, bazzaw said:

Not only did Barry Humphries die - but so did Dame Edna. I have always believed that Dame Edna evolved to become a separate entity to Barry  .  

She certainly became more famous and could get away with saying more outrageous things than Barry.

[NSWP]

On 4/25/2023 at 10:51 AM, MMDown Under said:

She certainly became more famous and could get away with saying more outrageous things than Barry.

From all reports...he/she liked the ladies too.  My mouth is sealed.🤐

[NSWP]

On 4/24/2023 at 4:14 PM, GUT2407 said:

Apparently we also lost Barry, and Sir Les, what a disaster.

Hey Gut, me and Barry Bazzaw have not left the building yet, lol.

[NSWP]

On 4/24/2023 at 8:35 AM, MMDown Under said:

Brings back memories of another era.  Shortage of men meant some women were destined to dance the boys part.

The boys/men were sometimes called wallflowers, hence the females having to dance with each other.

[MMDown Under]

2 minutes ago, NSWP said:

From all reports...he/she liked the ladies too.  My mouth is sealed.🤐

Oh yes well known. Left second wife for third wife is a sign!