- Comedian Jimmy Cricket died on Monday morning at the age of 80 following a short illness .
- His family announced his passing, stating he spent his final days surrounded by loved ones, laughter and songs.
- Cricket was celebrated for bringing immense joy and laughter to countless audiences throughout his career on stage, screen, and radio .
- He was a devoted husband to May for 52 years, a wonderful father to his four children, and a 'very silly grandad' to his four grandchildren.
- The Cookstown-born comic continued to crack jokes with NHS staff and his family until the very end, demonstrating remarkable courage, dignity and positivity.
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