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‘Not the first time I’ve see him die’ – Jimmy Cricket’s son jokes at funeral

‘Not the first time I’ve see him die’ – Jimmy Cricket’s son jokes at funeral

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026

Comedy veterans such as Syd Little, Tommy Cannon and Roy Walker attended the service.

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

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

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 following short illness

Mon, 03 Aug, 2026

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