The Ferguson family confirmed the news in a statement released on Friday 6 October.
“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,” the statement read.Lady Cathy Ferguson, wife of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has died, the family has announced.Cathy had been married to Sir Alex since 1966, with the couple having met while they were both working at a typewriter factory.
In 2002, Cathy had been instrumental in convincing Ferguson to reverse his decision to retire at that point, going on to manage the club for a further 11 years before eventually calling time after the death of Cathy’s sister.Interviewed in a documentary called Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In released in 2021, Cathy revealed Sir Alex had taken her to the cinema on their first date.
“We got married in Glasgow registry office in 1966 and that was the start. I went to my work and he went to his football.”
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