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Northern Irish Comedian Jimmy Cricket Dies Aged 80
Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket, whose real name was James Mulgrew, has passed away at the age of 80. He was known for his distinctive stage persona and long career in entertainment.
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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.
Read full article →irish-independent29d ago
Jimmy Cricket asked for last rites twice ‘like an encore’ before dying aged 80
Northern Irish stand-up comedian, who was a papal knight, died on Monday following a short illness
By Lauren Del Fabbro
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual30d 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.
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