Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inRyan McDougallWednesday 07 October 2026 23:00 BSTPaul Ferris has died after a brief illness (Danny Lawson/PA)Former Glasgow crime figure turned author Paul Ferris has died aged 62 following a short illness at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.Ferris abandoned a life of crime after serving a prison sentence, having previously worked alongside gang boss Arthur Thompson Sr.In 1991, he was cleared of murdering Thompson's son, Arthur 'Fat Boy' Thompson Jr, an event that sparked a feud resulting in the murder of two of Ferris' friends.Following his exit from criminality, Ferris became a writer, co-authoring his debut book The Ferris Conspiracy in 2001.His autobiography inspired the 2013 feature film The Wee Man starring Martin Compston, which Ferris described as an emotional and humbling experience to watch.In fullPaul Ferris, author and former crime boss, dies aged 62More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in