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Former Manchester United Manager, Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife, Cathy Is Dead

Cathy and Sir Alex met while working at a typewriter factory in 1964…

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Sir Alex Ferguson and wife, Cathy

Lady Cathy Ferguson, the wife of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, has passed away at the age of 84.

VerseNews learnt that the he couple had been married since 1966, had three sons, and spent 57 years together. Flags at Old Trafford have been lowered to half-mast, and both the men’s and women’s teams will wear black armbands in their upcoming matches as a mark of respect.

Manchester United expressed their heartfelt condolences to Sir Alex and his family, highlighting Lady Cathy’s important role in his career.

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Cathy and Sir Alex met while working at a typewriter factory in 1964, and she played a significant part in persuading him not to retire in 2002.

Numerous football clubs, including Manchester City, Arsenal, St Mirren, Aberdeen, and Peterborough United, paid tribute to Lady Cathy Ferguson on social media, offering their condolences during this difficult time.

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