RICHARD EDEN: Fergie's colourful ex Paddy dies at age of 88

Motorsport tycoon Paddy McNally, the former partner of Sarah Ferguson, has passed away at the age of 88. Reports indicate that the loss is profound for Ferguson, who has currently declined to make a public comment regarding the death. The news is being treated as a breaking story with further updates expected as more details emerge concerning the passing of the colourful businessman and his impact on the motorsport industry.