He had been readmitted to hospital after suffering complications following surgery last month.
and screen veteran entertained generations with satirical characters including Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.
A statement from Humphries family said: “He was completely himself until the very end, never losing his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity of spirit.“With over 70 years on the stage, he was an entertainer to his core, touring up until the last year of his life and“His audiences were precious to him, and he never took them for granted.
“He was also a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a friend and confidant to many. His passing leaves a void in so many lives.Humphries had been readmitted to St Vincent’s after suffering complications following hip surgery last month.
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