Jimmy Cricket asked for last rites twice ‘like an encore’ before dying aged 80

Northern Irish stand-up comedian, who was a papal knight, died on Monday following a short illness

In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.

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Jimmy Cricket, real name James Mulgrew, was a beloved Northern Irish comedian known for his catchphrase 'And there's more!' and his trademark act of wearing his wellington boots on the wrong feet

The Northern Irish stand-up comedian died on Monday morning following a short illness, a statement from his family said.

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

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 t

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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