Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
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| Publication time | Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:19:24 GMT |
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Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 Published5 minutes agoComedian Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family said.In a statement posted to social media they said Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.The comedian, from Northern Ireland, became a household name in the 1970s.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X, external to get the latest alerts.Related topicsNorthern Ireland
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