Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports. The Independent and the Manchester Evening News both describe him as the presenter of his own television programme, “And There’s More.” He also hosted or featured in comedy work beyond television, including a BBC Radio 2 comedy series, as noted by The Independent. The Manchester Evening News adds that he dies after a “short illness.” The reporting does not provide further medical details. Cricket is widely associated with his stand-up and comedy presenting style, and his television and radio appearances have been credited with bringing his material to mainstream audiences. No official cause of death beyond the illness description is stated in the available summaries.
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
Comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80, according to multiple reports. The Independent and the Manchester Evening News both describe him as the presenter of his own television programme, “An...
- Jimmy Cricket dies at the age of 80.
- He is known for fronting the TV series “And There’s More.”
- He also presents or features in comedy on BBC Radio 2.
- The Manchester Evening News reports his death follows a short illness.
- The Independent notes he led his own television and BBC Radio 2 comedy work.
The comedian fronted his own TV show, ‘And There’s More’, as well as a BBC Radio 2 comedy series
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