Richard Branson Mourns Death of Wife Joan Templeman
Richard Branson’s family is mourning a tremendous loss.
The Virgin Group co-founder shared his wife of five decades Joan Templeman recently died in a statement reflecting on their life together. She was 80.
“Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away,” Richard, 75, wrote alongside a picture of Joan in a Nov. 25 Instagram post. “She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for.”
He continued, “She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan.”
Together, Richard and Joan—who got married in 1989—shared kids Holly and Sam. (Richard and Joan are also grandparents of Etta-Belle, Artie, Eva-Deia, and Bluey Rafe Richard Branson).
Following the news of Joan’s death, friends and colleagues shared sweet memories of spending time with her and the Branson family.
“Thinking of you, sir Richard,” Ian Somerhalder wrote in the comments. “She was so thoughtful and kind when I got to spend time with her on Necker Island. What an unimaginable loss brothers. Sending you and the family nothing but love.”
