‘Simply the greatest’: comedians pay tribute to ‘genius’ Barry Humphries

Ricky Gervais, Rob Bryon and Matt Lucas among those paying homage to the Dame Edna Everage star who has died aged 89

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Comedy stars from around the world have paid tribute to the late Barry Humphries, hailing him a “true great”.

Humphries, best known for his character Dame Edna Everage, died in hospital in Sydney on Saturday aged 89.