The comedian, perhaps best known for the outspoken and eccentric character, Dame Edna Everage, passed away on 22 April at the age of 89, surrounded by family. He had been taken to a Sydney hospital with "serious health problems" following complications from a hip replacement surgery, according to the BBC.
"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 family said in a statement.