Showcasing his defiant spirit, Humphries stated: "I have to get back on my feet. I'm going back on tour later this year."

Having first created the character of Dame Edna Everage again in 1955, the comic has featured in quite a few TV productions because the sassy, sharp-witted housewife.

What some followers could not know is that the grandfather was the voice artist for quite a few youngsters movies, together with Wombo in Blinky Bill, and Bruce in Finding Nemo.

After affected by hip surgical procedure problems, Humphries returned to St Vincent's Hospital in Sydney, the place he handed away surrounded by visiting members of the family.

Falls

The NHS says older adults are extra susceptible to falls as they're extra more likely to have stability issues, muscle weak point, vision loss, and a long-term well being situation.

Falls are extra possible if:

• Floors are moist, corresponding to within the toilet, or not too long ago polished
• The lighting within the room is dim
• Rugs or carpets aren't correctly secured
• The individual reaches for storage areas, corresponding to a cabinet, or goes downstairs
• The individual is dashing to get to the bathroom in the course of the day or at night time.

Age UK has some prime ideas to assist stop a fall in older age which, in any other case, may result in dire penalties.

One of the important thing measures towards a fall is to train often to enhance muscle energy, enhance posture, co-ordination and stability.

Another tip is to "make sure you're eating well" to be able to sustain your energy.

Moreover, the charity advises older adults to maintain hydrated, to take care of their imaginative and prescient and listening to, and to help their bone well being by consuming calcium-rich meals.

Barry Humphries on the BBC is showcasing on Sunday, May 28 at 9pm.