Lady Cathy Ferguson, who is the wife of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has died at the age of 84.
The Ferguson family confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday afternoon.
The mother-of-three and grandmother to 12, was described by Sir Alex Ferguson as his ‘bedrock.’ He said Lady Cathy had helped nurse him back to health after his stroke following his retirement in 2013.
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Sir Alex had managed the Red Devils for 26 years before he retired ten years ago. Their marriage lasted for almost 60 years.
Lady Cathy had been married to Sir Alex since 1966.The couple having met while they were both working at a typewriter factory in Glasgow.
Family statement
‘We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing yesterday of Lady Cathy Ferguson, survived by her husband, three sons, two sisters, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.’
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