Jimmy Cricket’s Final Encore | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

Jimmy Cricket, the legendary Northern Irish comedian whose catchphrase “There’s more” defined his career and spirit, has died at 80 after a brief illness. Surrounded by family, laughter, and love, he kept his trademark humor alive—even joking with hospital staff until his final moments. Known as a “very silly grandad” to his four grandchildren and a man who “loved us all loudly,” Jimmy’s legacy spans TV, radio, and stage, including his own ITV show and BBC Radio 2 program. His son, Father Frankie Mulgrew, shared that Jimmy asked for last rites twice, calling it an encore—reflecting his…