Barry Humphries’ bizarre breakfast regimen is revealed after star Dame Edna’s death at age 89
Barry Humphries’ bizarre breakfast regimen has been revealed after his death on Saturday.
In a tribute post on Instagram, a fan revealed that Humphries went to college with their parents and had an unusual breakfast routine.
Each morning on his way to his classes, the comedian would pick up an item at each train stop to compose his meal.
“My parents were at Melbourne University when Barry Humphries was there, and they told the story of how he made a group of people wait at the train stations on their way to university in the city,” they explained.
“At each station, one of them gave him an object through the window, and so he got a spoon, then a bowl, then a pitcher of milk, then a bowl of cereal, and so he gradually composed his breakfast.”
Barry Humphries’ bizarre breakfast regimen (pictured) is revealed after star Dame Edna’s death at age 89
The comment was posted to Kate Beckinsale’s tribute to the comedy legend after it was announced that he had passed away.
‘What a loss. A unique, ahead of its time absolute genius. Fly well, #barryhumphries . There will never be anyone like you again,” she wrote.
Humphries died surrounded by his immediate family, including his wife of 30 years Lizzie Spender, his children Tessa, Emily, Oscar and Rupert, and 10 grandchildren.
He is best known for his characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson.
Humphries, who has lived in London for decades, came back to Sydney for Christmas in December.
He subsequently suffered a fall that led to his hip replacement surgery.
“He was completely himself to the end and never lost his brilliant mind, his unique wit and generosity,” his family said in a statement.
In a tribute post on Instagram, a fan revealed that Humphries went to college with their parents and had an unusual breakfast routine
Performing on stage for over 70 years, Humphries was “an entertainer at heart” who loved his audience and never took them for granted.
But he was also a painter, writer, poet and art collector.
He was also a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend and confidant to many. His passing leaves a void in so many lives,” his family said.
“The characters he created, who made millions of people laugh, will live on.”
Each morning on his way to his classes, the comedian would pick up an item at each train stop to compose his meal