Sunday, 15 June 2008

Dame Edna told to rest after surgery

Australian comedian Barry Humphries, famous for his character Dame Edna Everage, has been ordered by doctors to rest for six months.
The 73-year-old star has reportedly been forced to cancel a number of shows and appearances due to complications following appendix surgery.
A spokesman for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival said: "He's going in for surgery this week as there have been complications."
The spokesman continued: "He has been told by his doctors to take a six-month rest."