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Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
BBC News Monday 03 August 2026, 15:19 UTC 1 min read
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In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.

In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.
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