The Daily Beast

Richard Branson Reveals Heartbreaking Moment His Wife Died

Sir Richard Branson has issued an update regarding the death of his wife, Joan Templeman. Branson, 75, shared a statement on Instagram on Wednesday clarifying that she died “quickly and painlessly” ...
The Hill

Richard Branson reveals wife Joan has died at 80: ‘Suddenly, she was gone’

Virgin Group founder Richard Branson announced Tuesday that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has died. Writing on social media, Branson said he is “heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and ...
HELLO! Magazine

Richard Branson's moving tribute after wife Joan died ‘quickly and painlessly’ while in hospital for back injury

On Tuesday, Sir Richard Branson announced the sad passing of his beloved wife Joan, who died aged 80. Now the Virgin founder has shared new details on his wife's death, revealing she went "quickly" ...
CNN

Joan Branson, wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, dies at 80

Joan Branson, the wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, has died at age 80. Branson announced her death Tuesday on Instagram and LinkedIn. No other details were disclosed. “Heartbroken to share ...
The Mirror

Richard Branson says wife Joan died 'quickly and painlessly' as he issues new statement

Richard Branson has revealed his wife Joan died "quickly and painlessly" after she stayed in hospital with a back injury. The Virgin boss announced yesterday that his wife Joan had sadly died as he ...
The Mirror

Joan Branson: Richard recalls exactly how long it took for him to fall for his wife

Sir Richard Branson fell for wife Joan "almost from the moment" he saw her, a resurfaced blog post says. Joan has died aged 80, leaving the founder of Virgin Atlantic airline heartbroken following ...
Snopes.com

Did Branson, Missouri, water tower fall down? Rumor doesn't hold up

In November 2025, a video circulated online that claimed to show a water tower falling and bursting on a road in Branson, Missouri. The video appeared to come from the Facebook page "Branson Area ...
London Evening Standard

Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan: ‘My rock, my world’

I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sir Richard Branson has announced the death of his wife Joan, paying tribute to his partner ...
People

How Richard Branson and Late Wife Joan Templeman Navigated the Tragic Loss of Their 4-Day-Old Daughter Clare

The couple welcomed Clare Sarah three months prematurely in 1979, the same year as their wedding Julian Parker/UK Press/Getty Richard Branson and his wife Joan Templeman welcomed their first daughter, ...
Daily Mail

Richard Branson and late wife Joan's strong bond with their children: Daughter Holly thanked her parents for supporting her while identifying as a boy for seven years - months ...

Richard Branson announced the heartbreaking death of his beloved wife of 50 years Joan on Tuesday. The Virgin tycoon, 75, and his wife were wed in 1989 when their two children, Holly and Sam, were ...
People

Richard Branson Announces the Death of His Wife Joan Templeman at 80: 'My World'

The couple wed on Necker Island in the Caribbean in 1989 Richard Branson announced the death of his wife Joan Templeman on Tuesday, Nov. 25 She was 80 years old “She was my best friend, my rock, my ...