Luniz 7 Posted January 12, 2022 He was recently diagnosed with a rare cancer. https://www.express.co.uk/celebrity-news/1501152/barry-humphries-skin-cancer-health-surgery-age-news-latest-update 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 14,404 Posted January 12, 2022 The cancer was a pre-invasive slow-grower that has been removed, according to the article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted January 12, 2022 2 hours ago, TQR said: The cancer was a pre-invasive slow-grower that has been removed, according to the article. Other than that he is in great health. However he is old enough for his own thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RIP Wee Jum 1,559 Posted January 12, 2022 I forgot he was still alive. Seems to be ages since Dame Edna retired, probably not as long as I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEMINEYE 206 Posted January 12, 2022 Barry Humphries is embarking on a substantial UK tour in April/May 2022, so must be physically up to it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheKeysOfMarinus 390 Posted January 12, 2022 Seems to be going strong, I feel fairly confident he’ll be still around for his 90th in just over two years time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,594 Posted February 20, 2022 Recently turned 88. I was scrolling through Rob Brydon's Twitter and saw he recently had dinner with him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted May 14, 2022 Not looking remotely dead when I had an encounter with the man last night - finished the show by announcing another tour and different show to follow this one. Left me wondering how many (if any) luvvies or the like have done anything like a one man show aged 100. I know it was a running gag in George Burns' shows that he couldn't have a 100th birthday party because he'd be playing a gig in Caesar's Palace that night (he made 100 but was too weak to do the gig - though he joked that what he wanted for his birthday was a night with Sharon Stone). Anyway, Barry might still be on stage in 12 years time: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,418 Posted April 17, 2023 Andrew Neil shared some info on his health a few days ago, doesn’t sound too positive. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,480 Posted April 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, Thatcher said: Andrew Neil shared some info on his health a few days ago, doesn’t sound too positive. Suffered a bad fall and broke his hip earlier this year. Must admit his advice quoted there raised a smile: Quote "I strongly advise not breaking your hip!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,657 Posted April 17, 2023 1 hour ago, msc said: Suffered a bad fall and broke his hip earlier this year. Must admit his advice quoted there raised a smile: So, if he does that planned next tour he'll literally be a hip-op artist 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,970 Posted April 17, 2023 Not in immediate danger, I'd say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 606 Posted April 17, 2023 Drol, we want hits please give us hope. You are way too negative on us getting hits. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 11,970 Posted April 17, 2023 Those past days have been dry as a nun's pussy in terms of notable deaths. That said, at the moment no one of the hospitalised/ill ones seems on the verge of croaking. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted April 19, 2023 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11987769/Barry-Humphries-rushed-hospital-major-health-setback-Dame-Edna.html Rushed back to hospital due to complications and health has now worsened according to this new article. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,608 Posted April 19, 2023 Sounds like the end is coming. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted April 19, 2023 Don't think he'll be around to make the 2024 list 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted April 19, 2023 They say he is "comfortable" in hospital. Sounds ominous indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
openviews 334 Posted April 19, 2023 Lily Savage and now possibly Dame Edna. Both Paul and Barry were able to step out of the shadow of their most famous characters/creations and have a disctinct public persona in their own right. Although inevitable, it’s a shame that when they die that they and their creations also go at the same time. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,149 Posted April 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, openviews said: Lily Savage and now possibly Dame Edna. Both Paul and Barry were able to step out of the shadow of their most famous characters/creations and have a disctinct public persona in their own right. Although inevitable, it’s a shame that when they die that they and their creations also go at the same time. To me….to you…. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted April 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, Dead Wait said: To me….to you…. Or Ryan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Immortal 636 Posted April 19, 2023 Nothing wrong with Dame Edna, I think she's a great character. But I think I'll fondly remember him as Bruce the shark from Finding Nemo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted April 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, TheSpinosaurus said: Nothing wrong with Dame Edna, I think she's a great character. But I think I'll fondly remember him as Bruce the shark from Finding Nemo. Completely forgot he was Bruce the shark. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex 40 Posted April 19, 2023 Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, is being treated in hospital, his family have said. The comedian, 89, had hip surgery last month after a fall in February, and was readmitted following complications, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. His family said he was "in hospital receiving treatment for health issues". BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted April 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Alex said: Australian entertainer Barry Humphries, best known for his comic character Dame Edna Everage, is being treated in hospital, his family have said. The comedian, 89, had hip surgery last month after a fall in February, and was readmitted following complications, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. His family said he was "in hospital receiving treatment for health issues". BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
