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    Life won’t be the same – King leads tributes to Barry Humphries at state service

    by John Besley Dec 15, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    A message from the King has led tributes to Barry Humphries at a state memorial service for the late entertainer at the Sydney Opera House.

    The Australian stage and screen veteran, who died on April 22 aged 89, was best known for his satirical characters during a seven-decade career entertaining generations of fans.

    Australian TV presenter Richard Wilkins hosted the state service on Friday, opening proceedings by thanking Humphries’ family for their attendance in honour of their “husband, father, grandfather, brother,

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