Jimmy Cricket, the Northern Irish comedian known for his fried-egg-cast hat and working-class charm, has died aged 80. He rose to fame in the 1970s–80s on British TV, toured worldwide, and became a beloved figure in UK entertainment.
The Irish-born comedian Jimmy Cricket has died after a short illness, leaving behind decades of family-friendly entertainment across TV, radio and live stages. He is remembered as a sunshine figure who kept audiences laughing with his signature look and gentle humour.