These are the last photos of Barry Humphries taken in the UK as he met actor Keith Allen.
The pictures was taken on September 17, as he attended the Gala night for Rehab the Musical, in support of Crossroads Centre Antigua for Addiction Recovery, at The Playground Theatre in London.
It was announced today that Barry Humphries has died at the age of 89 after he was rushed to hospital in a serious condition over complications from hip replacement surgery.
Family of the Dame Edna Everage star confirmed he had passed away at the St Vincent's hospital in Sydney.
The CBE was an Australian comedian, actor, author and satirist, best known for his alter ego Dame Edna Everage.
A spokesman for St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney where he was being treated, said: “I can confirm Barry Humphries passed away this evening Sydney time, around 7pm on Saturday evening."
A statement from the 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 planning more shows that will sadly never be.
“His audiences were precious to him, and he never took them for granted.
“Although he may be best remembered for his work in theatre, he was a painter, author, poet, and a collector and lover of art in all its forms.
“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.
“The characters he created, which brought laughter to millions, will live on.”
The sad news comes after the comedian, who also played alter-ego Sir Les Patterson, was taken into hospital in a serious condition following complications from a hip replacement.
Entertainment reporter Peter Ford told Australia's Sunrise programme things were "tough" for the satirist.
He said: "I am told Barry's health has worsened in the last week."
Ford added: "There are very serious concerns about what happens next … it is a very tough time at the moment.
"But he's got great care, he's got fantastic medical team behind him. His family and friends – closest family – are rallying behind him.
However, Barry's wife Lizzie Spender told Sunday Morning Herald on Wednesday 19: "He's fine."
Barry was best known for writing and portraying his on-stage characters Dame Edna and Sir Les – with Dame Edna appearing on Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Loose Women, The One Show, The Graham Norton Show and has also appeared on TV shows and stages across the world.
Dame Edna, who was invented by Barry in the 1950s as a party turn, even penned an autobiography titled My Gorgeous Life, which documented Dame Edna's backstory.
In 2016, Barry said of the iconic persona: "I disguised myself often which I enjoy doing because you can express things through another character satirically. Edna says the opposite of what I think – mostly.
