Fans and stars gather for Jimmy Cricket's funeral

BBC Northern Ireland Friday 21 August 2026, 13:36 UTC 1 min read

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Mourners, including comic Freddie Davis, wore bow ties, hats and fingerless gloves in tribute.

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