Comedian 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.

The Northern Irish stand-up was a familiar face on television in the 1980s.

The Co Tyrone-born comedian James Mulgrew, known by his stage name Jimmy Cricket, has died after a short illness, his family has said. He was 80.

COMEDIAN Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after battling a short illness. The Northern Irish star's family confirmed his death and released a tribute. They wrote: "Our beloved Jimmy passed away this morning after a short illness. He spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs. Jimmy brought

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