Family Pay Tribute to ‘Like a Light’ Jimmy Cricket Ahead of His Funeral

Jimmy Cricket's family release statement as iconic comedian's relatives invite fans to his funeral

Mourners are set to gather in Greater Manchester today for the funeral of comedian Jimmy Cricket, who died earlier this month at the age of 80.Mr Cricket's funeral will take place in Salford Cathedral this afternoon (August 21).The Northern Irish comic, who was born James Mulgrew, died on August 3 following a brief illness.A statement at the time confirmed he had been "surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs."Mr Cricket became instant…

Family pay tribute to Jimmy Cricket ahead of his funeral

Mourners are to gather to honour Co Tyrone-born comedian James Mulgrew, known by his stage name Jimmy Cricket, at his funeral in Salford Cathedral, Greater Manchester, this afternoon.

Jimmy Cricket funeral to be held in Salford today as mourners remember comic

A family tribute has been issued to Jimmy

Family pay tribute to ‘like a light’ Jimmy Cricket ahead of his funeral

The Northern Ireland born comic is to be laid to rest following a service at Salford Cathedral in Greater Manchester.

Family pay tribute to 'like a light' Jimmy Cricket ahead of his ...