Barry Humphries is in a ‘serious’ condition in hospital after suffering a health setback. The 89-year-old comedian – who is best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage – recently underwent hip replacement surgery and has now been readmitted to Sydney’s St.
Vincent’s Hospital after experiencing complications. Barry’s family is by his side and the star is said to be ‘comfortable’.
Speaking on Channel 7’s Sunrise show, Journalist Peter Ford said: ‘At this moment Barry is a serious condition but being kept comfortable.
He’s surrounded by family. ‘Barry won’t give up easily. Whether that’s a realistic goal, I don’t know … I am told that Barry’s health has worsened in the last week. ’Peter said there are ‘serious concerns’ about what is next for Barry but he has a ‘fantastic’ medical team and has been able to find ‘moments of humour’.
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