Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 (PA)Comedian Jimmy Cricket died on Monday morning at the age of 80 following a short illness. His family announced his passing, stating he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones, laughter and songs. Cricket was celebrated for bringing immense joy and laughter to countless audiences throughout his career on stage, screen, and radio. He was a devoted husband to May for 52 years, a wonderful father to his four children, and a 'very silly grandad' to his four grandchildren. The Cookstown-born comic continued to crack jokes with NHS staff and his family until the very end, demonstrating remarkable courage, dignity and positivity. In fullComedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 (PA)Comedian Jimmy Cricket died on Monday morning at the age of 80 following a short illness. His family announced his passing, stating he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones, laughter and songs. Cricket was celebrated for bringing immense joy and laughter to countless audiences throughout his career on stage, screen, and radio. He was a devoted husband to May for 52 years, a wonderful father to his four children, and a 'very silly grandad' to his four grandchildren. The Cookstown-born comic continued to crack jokes with NHS staff and his family until the very end, demonstrating remarkable courage, dignity and positivity. In fullComedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
