Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies after 'short illness', aged 80

NewsCelebsTVJimmy was known for fronting the TV series And There's More16:39, 03 Aug 2026Legendary comedian Jimmy Cricket has died following a 'short illness' at the age of 80.‌Real name James Mulgrew - Jimmy rose to prominence in the 1970s, working as a Bluecoat at Pontins in Southport and Morecambe. He then went on the front four shows on the TV series And There's More, named after his best-known catchphrase, from 1985 to 1988.‌The Northern Irish comedian also hosted the BBC Radio 2 series Jimmy's Cricket Team during the 90s, the Express reports.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHis family announced his death in a statement on Facebook. They wrote: "Our beloved Jimmy has passed away this morning after a short illness. He spent his last f