Cathy and Sir Alex married in 1966 having met while working at a typewriter factory in Glasgow
By Kehinde Okeowo
Lady Cathy Ferguson, wife of Manchester United’s legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson has passed away at the age of 84.
The death of the mother-of-three and grandmother to 12, was confirmed via a family statement issued on Friday afternoon.
It read: ‘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 family asks for privacy at this time.’
Before her demise, Sir Alex had described her as the ‘bedrock’, who helped nurse him back to health after his stroke when he retired as United manager in 2013.
“My wife Cathy has been the key figure throughout my career, providing a bedrock of both stability and encouragement. Words are not enough to express what this has meant to me,” he said.
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On another occasion, the ex-Red Devils’ boss asserted that his wife was the only person in the world he does not answer back to.
Also mourning her demise via a condolence statement sent to her husband and family, United wrote: “Everyone at Manchester United sends our heartfelt condolences to Sir Alex Ferguson and his family on the passing of Lady Cathy.
“Lady Cathy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a tower of strength for Sir Alex throughout his career.”
Flags were also lowered to half mask at Old Trafford as a tribute to Lady Cathy, while tomorrow players will wear black armbands for their game against Brentford.
Lady Cathy had been married to Sir Alex since 1966, with the couple having met while they were both working at a typewriter factory in Glasgow.
