""Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away," he wrote."
""She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x.""
Joan Branson, née Templeman, has died after 50 years of marriage to Sir Richard Branson. Sir Richard described her as his best friend, rock, guiding light and the most wonderful mum and grandmum. The couple married in 1989 after meeting in the 1970s, raised two children and several grandchildren, and built a family life intertwined with the growth of the Virgin brand. Messages of condolence have begun arriving from business and philanthropic circles recognizing her quiet influence. Virgin Group has not yet released a statement. The Branson family has requested privacy.
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