'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket
Little did they know what a big star he was going to become".Walker added Cricket was well-known for "keeping his act clean" in a time where some of the clubs would not have allowed any type of crude language or swear words. Having last worked with Cricket during a UK-wide comedy tour, Biggins added that late comedian was "a genius" providing "simple humour that the public adored"."He's up there now with Ken Dodd and having a ball, making people laugh again. I'm sure he's got his silver wellies on now."Related topicsNorthern IrelandCookstownMore on this storyComedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 Published4 hours ago
- ▪Little did they know what a big star he was going to become".Walker added Cricket was well-known for "keeping his act clean" in a time where some of the clubs would not have allowed any type of crude language or swear words.
- ▪Having last worked with Cricket during a UK-wide comedy tour, Biggins added that late comedian was "a genius" providing "simple humour that the public adored"."He's up there now with Ken Dodd and having a ball, making people laugh again.
- ▪I'm sure he's got his silver wellies on now."Related topicsNorthern IrelandCookstownMore on this storyComedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80 Published4 hours ago
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'My dad saw the joy in everything - right up to his death': Tributes paid to Jimmy Cricket Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The comedian Jimmy Cricket died on Monday at the age of 80 ByDaniel LoganBBC News NIPublished32 minutes agoTributes continue to be paid to the comedian Jimmy Cricket who died on Monday at the age of 80 following a short illness. Known for his trademark wellington boots, battered bowler hat and memorable catchphrases, he has been hailed as "inspirational" by some of those who knew him best.Cricket's son, Father Frankie Mulgrew, said the late comedian "saw the joy in everything, right up until his death"."On Sunday he wanted the last rights twice, because like a good comedian he wanted an encore".Fr Mulgrew, who is a Catholic priest at Salford Cathedral, said…
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