Comedian Jimmy Cricket spent many years entertaining audiences across Lancashire, becoming one of the county's best loved performers both on and off the stage.
The TV favourite, who died on Monday, August 3, 2026, aged 80 after a short illness, enjoyed a long and successful career spanning television, radio and live comedy.
His family announced his death on Monday, saying he passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by "family, love, laughter and songs". They described him as "a force for joy" whose famous catchphrase, "And there's more", reflected his enduring optimism and faith.
These pictures look back at some of Jimmy Cricket's appearances across Lancashire and celebrate the life of a comedian who brought laughter to generations of fans.
1. Jimmy Cricket's life in Lancashire
Jimmy Cricket as Muddles in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves at the Charter Theatre, Preston | Johnston Press
3. Jimmy Cricket's life in Lancashire
The Krankies and Jimmy Cricket at the Opera House 12th September 1988
4. Jimmy Cricket's life in Lancashire
Jimmy Cricket (centre) with the great Cannon and Ball (right) and other comedians during summer season in Blackpool | Other 3rd Party