Jimmy Cricket Remembered with Laughter | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Jimmy Cricket, the iconic comedian crowned by his bowler hat and “And there’s more,” has died at 80 after a short illness. His funeral at Salford Cathedral was led by his youngest son, Father Frankie Mulgrew — once his roadie, now a priest — who cracked a joke about seeing his dad “die and rise again,” honoring his father’s comedic legacy. The ceremony drew stars like Syd Little, Tommy Cannon, and Roy Walker, celebrating a man whose decades-long TV career defined British comedy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…