New York Post

Sir Richard Branson shares heartbreaking message after wife Joan’s death

Sir Richard Branson is paying tribute to his late wife, Joan Templeman. Weeks after he announced Templeman’s death on Nov. 25, the businessman, 75, penned a heartfelt message about his partner of ...
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 ...
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 complicated journey to $180k Necker Island home with late wife Joan

Richard Branson and his late wife, Joan Templeman, have an incredible love story spanning 50 years, which included the businessman's yearlong struggle to purchase Necker Island for his then-girlfriend ...
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 Independent

Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan Templeman: ‘My guiding light’

Joan Templeman, the wife of Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, has died. The couple, who married in 1989, have two children, Sam and Holly. Another daughter, Clare Sarah, was born in 1979 but ...
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 ...
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 ...
Page Six

Richard Branson’s wife, Joan, dead at 80

Sir Richard Branson’s wife, Joan Templeman, has died. She was 80. The Virgin Records founder announced the heartbreaking news of Lady Joan’s passing in a statement shared on his Instagram Tuesday.
New York Post

Sir Richard Branson’s wife Joan dead at 80: ‘Heartbroken’

“She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for,” the Virgin Group founder continued. “She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.” The ...