Sky News Australia host Rowan Dean has paid tribute to his late friend Barry Humphries following the legendary performer’s death at 89.
Appearing on Sunday Agenda with Kieran Gilbert, Dean insisted his late friend would want Australians to “celebrate” his life and recall their favourite Dame Edna and Sir Les Patterson jokes. Barry Humphries in character as Dame Edna Everage in London, 15th November 1978.
Australian Icon Barry Humphries with his exhibition of paintings at the Philip Bacon Galleries in Fortitude Valley. Photo Lachie Millard Nevertheless, Dean said “they turned their back on him” over the controversy and effectively erased his name from the festival he founded.
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