Richard Branson Announces the Death of His Wife Joan Templeman at 80: ‘My World’
Sir Richard Branson is grieving the passing of his cherished 50-year spouse.
Branson revealed on social media on Tuesday, November 25, that his wife, Joan Templeman, had passed away at the age of 80.
Branson posted on Instagram, “I’m heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.” “She was the most amazing mother and grandmother our children and grandchildren could ask for.”
He added: “She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.”
Two days prior, the businessman posted a throwback photo of the couple with the caption, “Love this photo of Joan.”
The couple wed in 1989 and went on to welcome three children together: Holly, 44, Sam, 30 and Clare Sarah, who died at 4 days old after being born three months premature.