Billionaire Richard Branson’s Wife Dies at 80
British billionaire and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson has announced the death of his wife, Joan Templeman, at age 80. In a heartfelt message, Branson called Joan the love of his life and praised their “fifty incredible years of memories” together, filled with tears, laughter, and kindness. Branson did not provide a cause of death but revealed Joan had recently been hospitalized with a back injury. The couple, who married in 1989 on Necker Island, share two children, Holly and Sam, and several grandchildren. Branson described Joan as a “down-to-earth Scottish lady” and “very private person” who shaped their family more than words could capture. Branson emphasized that their bond was built on joy and mutual respect, and said the family is “devastated” by her passing.