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Dame Olivia Newton-John's state funeral in Australia is expected to take place in December. A service for the late 'Grease' actress, who died of breast cancer on August 8, aged 73, is to be held at Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, one of the singer's most-loved places, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra are expected to perform. That's according to family friend and entertainment reporter Peter Ford, who told 'The Morning Show': "People might say, 'Why there?' Well, that was one of Olivia's favourite places.

Barry Humphries has died aged 89 after "serious" complications surrounding hip replacement surgery, it has been announced.

Barry Humphries' health "worsened" over the past week before he was readmitted to St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney. The Australian comedian, 89, best known as character Dame Edna Everage, was rushed to the hospital earlier this week following ongoing complications from a hip replacement surgery and is in a "serious condition". Barry's hospital dash came after his health "worsened", according to Peter Ford, editor of entertainment at Sunrise.

The family of Barry Humphries have given a health update on the Dame Edna Everage star as he remains in hospital in a 'serious' condition.

Comedian Barry Humphries has been rushed to hospital and is in a "serious condition", it has been announced. The Australian star, 89, who is best known as character Dame Edna Everage, underwent hip replacement surgery at St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney recently and has since been readmitted to the hospital due to complications. Barry, also known for his Sir Les Patterson character, is said to be "comfortable" and "surrounded by family", according to entertainment reporter Peter Ford, who told Australia's Channel Seven's Sunrise programme about the comedian's current condition.

Legendary entertainer Barry Humphries is in a serious condition in hospital with his family by his bedside.

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.

"We are in awe of the incredible teams of healthcare professionals who have guided us through this very challenging time with such compassion."To all the surgeons, doctors, nurses and consultants – thank you one and all so very much," they ended.The star's surgery started at 8am on Tuesday in a Melbourne hospital and ended at 7.30pm the same day.John is married to wife Jill who he met in 1973 and they share two sons together, Robert and James.Following his procedure, Seven Network entertainment reporter Peter Ford explained that the singer had two procedures performed.Appearing on The Morning Show, he said: "The first was the removal of the tumour from his mouth."After that was completed, the reconstructive team came in to take over and there was reconstructive surgery because part of John’s jaw had to be removed as part of tackling this."The reporter had previously claimed John was given a "wake up call" by one of his sons, who implored him to stop smoking as he "doesn't want him to die".Opening up on his health three years ago, the singer said he was better off not smoking.He revealed: "I haven't had a smoke for a few months which I'm happy about and that's made me feel better."I'm still having a love affair with the occasional glass of red wine,"Speaking about smoking, he branded it a: "Stupid habit."It was a little easier to quit from cigars, but I'm better off not smoking, I'm a b****y singer for God's sake," he told the Herald Sun.In 2019, the hitmaker was forced to cancel an Australian tour due to a severe kidney infection and dehydration.Following news of his cancer diagnosis and surgery, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wished the singer well.He said: "John Farnham has been and continues to be a great

Gogglebox Australia, has died at the age of 76. Tributes have flooded in for the late star, after the news of her death was broken by entertainment reporter Peter Ford on 3AW radio on Monday morning. Speaking of Kershaw – who appeared on the TV programme with her husband Mick from season one until season 15, which aired earlier this year – Ford said: ‘She’s been sick sadly for a couple of months now, so condolences to Mick and the entire family.