Barry Humphries: A life dedicated to laughter

Sky News Australia pays tribute to comedy legend Barry Humphries, with friends joining Sky News host Rowan Dean to remember a life dedicated to laughter.

[@lovethisone2673]

My condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Sir Barry Humphries. Keep the angels in stitches as always. Thanks for your laughter, wit, and just being yourself. We remember you. To life. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Original3523]

Thank you for a lovely tribute to a genius

[@lorrainesawday4959]

I've laughed so much watching these reruns. He was amazing! Bless you Barry Humphries.

[@phil4977]

Brilliant tribute to one of the world’s best comedians.

[@rosaliepercival]

So sad he will be missed,just such a great man ,so well loves and will be missed from us in Queensland

[@davidhynd4435]

The man was a genius. A consummate entertainer. Brilliantly funny. Unrepeatable. Thanks for all the laughs, Barry.

[@rosaliepercival]

He was just abrilliant entertainer certainly will be missed from us in Queensland

[@Danh104]

A brilliant person, thank you Barry, Edna, Les and Sandy we will miss you. Love to family ❤

[@Lawson80]

Barry showed the world one of the great parts of Australian culture ... the ability to laugh at yourself, and the world around you. You'll be sadly missed mate.

[@trig1900]

The best, most informative and inspirational sky news segment I ever seen! Thank you! RIP Barry, you were one of a kind...

[@JIMDEZWAV]

THE WORLD IS A LESSER PLACE WITHOUT HIM , GOD BLESS HIM , R.IP. BARRY 😇🙏

[@janlindtner305]

Outstanding Berry❤👍

[@julz63]

Truly one of a kind!! The world has lost a comedic genius.

[@willherondale483]

He is already sorely missed! May he rest in peace and rise in glory!

[@martinepstein3332]

A great talent

[@killbotone6210]

A freak who dressed as a woman.

[@cyndyfabian7555]

Love Barry Humphries. Such a hilarious man. He will be greatly missed.

[@frankhendricks5918]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,,

[@MyClipsChannel-CBR]

I saw Barry H in Melbourne in 2003, it was the funniest night I have ever had. RIP Bazza

[@yortsemloh1156]

I first saw him on Jay Leno when I was a teenager and fell in love with his talent. His wit and timing blew the pants off all other comedians. I’m going to plant a bed full of gladys in memory of him. Thanks for all the laughs Barry.

[@donnamorgan-jt5ts]

A life lived to the absolute MAXIMUM. Well loved & he will be missed by the Nation & anyone else Sir Les or Dame Edna ever met ❤ I’m 58 & don’t remember a time I wasn’t laughing at Dame Edna growing up. As a kid,Sir Les was grossly disgusting 😂

[@salt_cots]

A lovely tribute. Very interesting comments about Barry Humphries' contribution to the Australian language. It’s no coincidence that The Times Literary Supplement asked him to review the latest - thousand page - dictionary of Australian slang.

[@andrewshammall4474]

Thank You Barry Thank You Rowan for creating a wonderful tribute you are so good at what you do...thank you

[@NakedMuso]

Thank you.

[@daverees986]

Barry Humphries. Is an absolute legend, Icon and will still entertain people for ever. Rest In Peace, me Ole Aussie.

[@janejohnstone5795]

Yes...he was Australias...best export..very funy ...miss his voice..you have to have a broad mind to understand him...

[@frankhendricks5918]

Simple music can make you sing simple hug can make you feel better simple things can make you happy, i hope my simple Hello brings smile to your face,,,

[@johnanthonycafe2993]

Growing up in Sydney the first time I saw Sir Les I wet myself with laughter.

[@janejohnstone5795]

He was so..over the top and outrageous..in a nice way.....a strong character....became soo....famous...liked to be the center of attention.......

[@davidemonaco1146]

I loved watching him so witty funny thanks for the hours on film he will live forever. I will miss so much 😘😘

[@rosaliepercival]

Loved him immensely

[@LeenaStark]

I bet Barry has God + the Angels keeling over w/ laughter up there! Rest in Eternal LOVE you wonderful soul. THANK YOU for bringing joy + laughter into our lives. 🙏

[@sabejreid2072]

Spike said he was the best thing to come out of Australia - and I tend to agree with him. That's after I learned who he was - and what he had done.

[@seijamaenpaa26]

😢biggest lost we can have❤

[@keriannandrews7362]

Barry it’s now, you are dead 😂I realise what a genius you were 😂RIP Barry, thank you for leaving us loads of dame Edna, videos 😂

[@grannyma]

Deepest heartfelt condolences, Australia 💔 Barry was surely a deeply loved Aussi.... his talent - a gift to the world.💝 He will be greatly missed. Dame Edna was my fav character😂 laughter was sure to follow once Dame Edna was on the scene. All of Heaven is laughing now as Barry entertains angels....

[@rosaliepercival]

Absolutely brilliant just s9 entertainment for all ages

[@Iwantmymtv]

The woke people that canceled him three years ago, should be ashamed and shouldn't be praising him now unless they apologize.

[@Ronen-Homeopathy]

we miss him so much !!

[@johncoppinger3208]

The Joan Collins gag makes me cry every time

[@anthonyarmstrong14]

Genius.💔

[@janejohnstone5795]

Interesting...his Australian...persona..catapulted...him into stardom...its uniqueness.....he capilized on it...clever idea....😅

[@sunestjern3749]

Barry Humphries😁😄😃😍🤣😂💯💢💥🎆🎀💫

[@stephenflanagan8518]

Missed 😂

[@willbee6785]

For the love of comedy. 😆

[@SusanTrishelMonson]

Vale 💜🪽

[@botoseva]

he was a genius

[@3506Dodge]

Why do I see right-wing ads only when I watch dame edna videos?

[@killbotone6210]

A life dedicated to Grooming and dressing like a woman 🎉

[@martinepstein3332]

Dame Edna wasn't his entire act. Other cross dressers pantomime dames, Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like it Hot and any production of Charley's Aunt

[@EvySurvived]

So creepy

[@martinepstein3332]

@@EvySurvivedDame Edna wasn't his full repertoire

[@dollyrawlins5470]

​@@martinepstein3332 he did it the most though he did it for 68 years from 1955 and up until about 2000 was constantly on Australian and British TV as Dame Edna.

[@martinepstein3332]

@@dollyrawlins5470 and what a great performer he was. Are you also against pantomime dames, Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like it Hot and any production of Charley's Aunt

[@LUCIFERBLACK-cn1wt]

I'll assume with confidence there will be a catfight of epic proportions between dopey dean and Monica Murray for the transgenders costumes when they go to auction.. 😾 v 🙀 😆😆😆

[@wilburgraham6260]

Already been taken by screaming queen Albozo, with Madame Bandt at second dibs, sorry to disappoint Sparts Lol

[@JIMDEZWAV]

IF BARRY WAS A KID TODAY THE LEFT WOULD CUT HIS WANGER OFF

[@Stevexnycautomotive]

Benny's hill wannabe

[@georgemansfield9331]

The most famous transgender.

[@dollyrawlins5470]

Benny Hill has nothing on Barry Humphries

[@dollyrawlins5470]

Benny hill was predictable, Barry Humphries was never predictable, you never knew what was going to happen!

[@carlbryson924]

@@georgemansfield9331 he wasn’t a transgender. He was a female impersonator. A massive difference.

[@kefelonia1]

One of the Great Aussies, Rest in peace Barry.

[@EnglishLawyer]

Barry should have been knighted. How much more could he have done to deserve that reward? Oh I know, he wasn't a Rugby or a League player.