Richard Branson has announced the passing of his wife.
On Tuesday, the billionaire entrepreneur, known for founding Virgin Records in 1970, shared the tragic news on Instagram. His wife of 36 years, Joan Templeman, has died. Alongside a joyful photograph of her, Branson expressed his sorrow:
“Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. 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.”
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The cause of her death has not yet been disclosed. However, Branson’s post from Monday suggests he may have sensed that the end was approaching. He shared a nostalgic image of the couple, stating:
“Love this photo of Joan.”
Our thoughts are with Richard and all those who loved Joan during this challenging time. May she rest in peace.
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