Popular Comedian and Presenter Jimmy Cricket Dies Aged 80
His family said he died after a short illness, following a career that included BBC and ITV shows and a 24-episode series.
- Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at age 80. His family announced on Monday that the veteran entertainer passed away following a short illness, surrounded by his loved ones.
- Born James Mulgrew, the performer enjoyed a career spanning more than 50 years. He achieved widespread fame for his clean, family-friendly brand of comedy and his signature catchphrase, 'And There.'
- Cricket fronted his own series, And There, in the 1980s and hosted Cricket Team on BBC Radio. In 2015, he became a Papal Knight for his extensive charity work.
- A devoted husband to May for 52 years, Cricket was a father to four children and grandfather to four. His family described him as their 'greatest champion' who 'loved us all loudly.'
- Many have remembered Cricket as a 'force for joy,' with tributes flooding social media. His family noted the world is a 'far less sillier place today' without him.
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Comedian Jimmy Cricket Has Died, Aged 80
Comedian Jimmy Cricket, born James Joseph Mulgrew, died on Monday aged 80. In a statement, his family said: “Our beloved Jimmy passed away this morning after a short illness.“He spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs. Jimmy brought so much laughter and happiness to countless audiences in his career over the years.” “Whether on stage, screen or radio, or if you met him in person as well.“But that was nothing to…
Comedy Legend Jimmy Cricket Dies Aged 80 as Family Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to 'And There's More' Star
Comedy legend Jimmy Cricket has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family announced, revealing the And There's More star was still telling jokes to NHS staff in his final hours. The Northern Irish comedian, born in Cookstown, County Tyrone, in 1945, became one of Britain's most recognisable family entertainers in the 1970s and 1980s through his clean stand-up, his ITV series And There's More and his unmistakable stage costume of battered bo…
Jimmy Cricket dies at 80: Beloved comedian behind 'And there's more!' passes away
Comedian Jimmy Cricket, known for his catchphrase "And there's more!", has died at age 80. His family announced his passing on Monday, August 3, 2026, after a short illness. Cricket rose to fame in the 1980s with his clean, family-friendly comedy routines. He was also recognized for his distinctive stage attire and charitable work. Jimmy Cricket's passing leaves the world a less silly place.
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