Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
4 sources·Updated August 3, 2026
Jimmy Cricket death
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- Irish Times Culture·2h agoJimmy Cricket asked for last rites twice ‘like an encore’ before dying aged 80
Tributes pour in for Tyrone-born entertainer who was hailed as one of the last great comedians
Read at Irish Times Culture → - Extra.ie Entertainment·2h agoComedy legend Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness
Veteran comedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 following a short illness, his family has announced. The Co Tyrone-born entertainer, whose real name was James Mulgrew, was one of Britain’s best-loved comedians, delighting audiences for decades with his trademark wellington…
Read at Extra.ie Entertainment → - Irish Independent Ireland·2h agoNorthern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80Read at Irish Independent Ireland →
- BBC UK News·3h agoComedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.
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