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<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nThe Virgin boss shared:\u2019 Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has died.\u2019 He referred to her as the most wonderful mother and grandmother that their kids and grandkids could have wished for.<\/p>\n
\u2018She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my whole world. Love you forever, Joan x.\u2019 Lady Joan shared two kids with Sir Richard, who has long been credited as the billionaire\u2019s rock and source of wisdom. The Virgin tycoon shared an image showing him kissing his wife\u2019s head and then stated the following words: \u2018Everyone needs a Joan in their life!\u2019<\/p>\n Lady Joan was said to be in good health when she celebrated her 80th birthday this summer, with Sir Richard paying tribute to her through social media.<\/p>\n \u2018Thank you for being by my side and through it all. The highs and lows and all those silent, content, and peaceful moments in between. These are the moments that I will cherish most with you. I love you more and more each year, he mentioned on Facebook in July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sir Richard Branson has shared the tragic news of his wife\u2019s passing, Lady Joan. She died at the age of 80, and the announcement was made through social media. He was his beloved wife for 50 years and called her \u2018my constant rock, crying that she\u2019s now gone. The Virgin boss shared:\u2019 Heartbroken to share…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/static.smalljoys.me\/2025\/11\/10259004_104179027-15325613-image-m-40_1764090016467_1764222150.jpg\")
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