# Death and funeral of Paul Ferris

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-and-funeral-of-paul-ferris
> Updated: 2026-10-19T13:04:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Paul Ferris, a former Glasgow gangland figure and author, has died at the age of 62 following a short illness at University Hospital.

Ferris was a prominent figure in Scottish criminal history, known as ‘Houdini’ after being acquitted of murder in 1992. He was later convicted in 1998 during ‘Operation Abonar’ for conspiring to transfer prohibited weapons to Glasgow. Following his imprisonment, he transitioned into the security and construction industries and became a successful author.

A funeral service was held at Daldowie Crematorium in Glasgow, attended by family, friends, and notable figures including actor Paul Brannigan and former boxing champion Alex Arthur. In memory of Ferris, the family requested donations be made to The Invisibles, a Glasgow-based group supporting the homeless.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Paul Ferris funeral held in Glasgow

Mourners gathered in Glasgow for the funeral of author and former gangster Paul Ferris, who died at age 62. The service honored his transition from crime to writing.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paul-ferris-funeral-held-in-glasgow

### 2026-10-07: Paul Ferris, former Glasgow gangland figure, dies aged 62

Notorious Glasgow gangland figure and author Paul Ferris has died at age 62 following a short illness in a Glasgow hospital.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paul-ferris-former-glasgow-gangland-figure-dies-aged-62

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