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Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

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Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
Daily Record
Daily Record1 hrs ago
Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 as family pay tribute to 'greatest champion'
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
Jimmy Cricket asked for last rites twice ‘like an encore’ before dying aged 80
The Northern Irish stand-up comedian died on Monday morning following a short illness, a statement from his family said.
BBC News
BBC News1 hrs ago
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.
RTÉ News
RTÉ News1 hrs ago
James Mulgrew, aka comedian Jimmy Cricket, dies aged 80
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.
Daily Star
Daily Star🏁 first to report2 hrs ago
BREAKING Beloved comedian Jimmy Cricket dead after 'short illness' - full family statement
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