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Paul Ferris, a former crime boss who later became an author, died at age 62 on Tuesday at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after a brief illness. Known for his involvement with Arthur “The Godfather” Thompson Sr., Ferris was cleared of murder charges related to the death of Thompson Jr. and went straight after serving time, writing several best-selling books about his criminal past. One of his books, "The Ferris Conspiracy," co-authored in 2001 while he was incarcerated, detailed his life as a crime boss before turning over a new leaf.
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Paul Ferris, a former crime boss who turned author after serving time for his criminal activities, died at 62 years old on Tuesday at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow. The news was shared by photographer Brian Anderson via Facebook, stating that it would be shocking to those familiar with various stages of Ferris's life.
Ferris spent 25 years away from crime after being involved with Arthur "The Godfather" Thompson Sr., and he wrote several best-selling books during his reformed period. Despite facing a murder charge in 1991 for the death of Thompson Jr., Ferris was acquitted but experienced a vendetta against him, resulting in two of his friends' deaths on the day of Thompson Jr.'s funeral.
During his incarceration, Ferris co-authored his debut book, "The Ferris Conspiracy," with Reg McKay, which was published in 2001. After viewing a film based on his life, he expressed that it was an emotional and humbling experience.
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According to the Daily Record newspaper, the former crime boss died on Tuesday at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), following a short illness.
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It is understood the news was broken by photographer Brian Anderson, who said in a Facebook post: “News of his death will come as a shock to many who knew him throughout the different chapters of his life.
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“Paul went straight for 25 years and wrote several best selling books.
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“Our sincere condolences go to Paul’s family, friends and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”
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Mr Ferris turned his back on a life of crime after serving time after working as an associate of Arthur “The Godfather” Thompson Sr.
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Ferris was cleared of the 1991 murder of his former boss’ son, Arthur “Fat Boy” Thompson Jr.
The crime boss, believing Mr Ferris was responsible, “declared war” on him, and on the day of his son’s funeral, two of Ferris’ friends, Joe Hanlon and Bobby Glover, were found dead.
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It was while serving his sentence that he co-authored his debut book The Ferris Conspiracy with Reg McKay, which was published in 2001.
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After seeing the film, Mr Ferris previously said: “It was very humbling (to see the film), I thought it was an emotional rollercoaster.
“The best way was to be up front and honest about it.
“During the first 15-20 minutes of it when I first saw it in London I felt as though I needed fresh air but I didn’t want to give the wrong impression by standing up, because I was sitting at the front.
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“To walk out might have made other people think: ‘Where’s he going?’ Or: ‘What does he not like about the movie?’
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I look back on it and it was trigger mechanisms from my childhood that I’d put to the back of my mind.
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Watching them unfold on the screen was a bit queasy.
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I felt like I needed to go for fresh air.
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I felt claustrophobic.
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I had that many emotions running through my mind.
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“I don’t think I was adequately prepared for it.
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I was the first guy out the door when it finished.”
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