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Jimmy Cricket funeral to be held in Salford today as mourners remember much-loved comic

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Manchester Evening News25 mins ago

NewsGreater Manchester NewsRochdaleA family tribute has been issued to Jimmy07:22, 21 Aug 2026Mourners are gathering today to honour the life of much-loved stand-up comedian Jimmy Cricket at his funeral.‌The Northern Irish comic, born James Mulgrew, died on August 3 'surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs'

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ITV News7 hrs ago

Family pay tribute to ‘like a light’ Jimmy Cricket ahead of his funeral - ITVX

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Belfast Telegraph🏁 first to report7 hrs ago

Family pay tribute to ‘like a light’ Jimmy Cricket ahead of his funeral

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Evening Standard7 hrs ago

Family pay tribute to ‘like a light’ Jimmy Cricket ahead of his funeral

The Northern Ireland born comic is to be laid to rest following a service at Salford Cathedral in Greater Manchester.

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