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Lucy Birley, ex-wife of Roxy Music star Bryan Ferry, dies on holiday in Ireland aged 58
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Lucy Birley, ex-wife of Roxy Music star Bryan Ferry, dies on holiday in Ireland aged 58

Ex-wife of Bryan Ferry, Lucy Birley has died while on holiday in Ireland.

The 58-year-old passed away suddenly just a week after her friend Annabelle Neilson collapsed and died aged 49.

The former model and socialite died 'surrounded by her beloved dogs, Daisy, Peg and Daphne'.

It is not yet known if she was on her own or with her second husband Robin, who announced her death.

Lucy and Bryan Ferry had four sons during her 21-year relationship with the Roxy Music singer before they divorced in 2003.

Speaking after hearing news of her death, Mr Ferry said today: 'I’m much saddened and shocked by this tragic news of Lucy’s death. The family request that our privacy be respected during this difficult time'.