Comedian and veteran entertainer Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89.
Best known for his iconic character Dame Edna Everage, his death was announced by David Faktor, a spokesperson for St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney where he was being treated.
Mr Faktor told the PA news agency: "I can confirm Barry Humphries passed away this evening Sydney time, around 7pm on Saturday evening (11am BST)."
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Humphries, who was from Australia, had been readmitted to St Vincent's after suffering complications following hip surgery last month.
A family statement issued to the Sydney Morning Herald thanked fans and hospital staff for their "support and good wishes".
Humphries became a staple of the British comedy circuit after moving from Australia to London in 1959 and appearing in West End shows such as Maggie May and Oliver!
He was among the leading members of the British comedy scene, alongside Dudley Moore, Alan Bennett and Spike Milligan.
As well as Dame Edna Everage, he also appeared as the lecherous Sir Les Patterson and Sandy Stone, an elderly, childless man living in the suburbs.
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