Sir Alex Ferguson shares his grief and memories of his late wife, Lady Cathy Ferguson, in a touching interview on BBC Breakfast.
Sir Alex Ferguson has shared intimate details of his life and the deep loss he feels following the death of his wife, Lady Cathy Ferguson . Lady Cathy passed away in October 2023 at their home in Cheshire. The couple's love story began in 1964 when they met at a Glasgow typewriter factory where they both worked.
They tied the knot two years later in 1966, with Sir Alex often crediting his wife as the pivotal force behind his successful career, always there to provide unwavering support during his tenure in football. Since hanging up his managerial boots, Sir Alex has dedicated time to a charity that uses music therapy to aid individuals battling dementia. The former Rangers player, and Aberdeen and Manchester United manager, also recently revealed that he named his racehorse 'Florence Street', after the Gorbals street where Cathy was born. In a moving segment on BBC Breakfast, he put together a playlist that encapsulated key moments of his life, including a song dedicated to Cathy. Nina from BBC Breakfast said: 'Let's listen to this track though because I think this one that you said reminded you of Cathy.' As 'My Own True Love'—a melody from the iconic film Gone with the Wind—filled the room, Sir Alex was visibly moved. He reminisced, 'When I went to see Gone with the Wind I was only 21 or 22, we were courting at the time.', reports the Daily Record. During the emotional conversation, Nina asked about Sir Alex Ferguson's life following the loss of his longtime partner, Cathy: 'How's life now without Cathy now after all of those decades together? ' Sir Alex responded, visibly moved, 'Well 50 years is a long time. She was a great wife and a fantastic mother, great grandmother.' As Nina further explored Cathy's impact on Sir Alex's life and career, she noted, 'The person behind your success? ' and recalled his earlier words: 'I once read that she was the most important influence.' Sir Alex fondly agreed, 'Oh yes, the leader of the band.
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