Sir Richard Branson 'Heartbroken' as Wife Joan Templeman Dies Aged 80

Who Was Richard Branson’s Wife? About the Billionaire’s Late Spouse Joan Branson

Billionaire Richard Branson announced the death of his late wife, Joan Templeman Branson, in November 2025. Learn about her and her life.

Joan Templeman, wife of billionaire Richard Branson, dies aged 80

The British billionaire founder of Virgin Atlantic said he was ‘heartbroken’ by loss of wife and partner for 50 yearsJoan Templeman, the wife of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has died at the age of 80.Branson announced her death on Tuesday in a post on social media, saying he was “heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away.” Continue reading...

How Richard Branson met his wife Joan Templeman

Sir Richard Branson announced the passing of his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, at the age of 80. Branson described her as his "best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world." Their love story began in 1976 when Branson met Templeman in a London shop, leading to grand gestures like purchasing Necker Island for her.

‘My guiding light’: Joan Branson, wife of billionaire Richard Branson, dies at 80

Announcing her death, a heartbroken Branson said she was his best friend, his rock and his world. No other details were disclosed.

Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as he announces death of wife Joan Templeman

Joan Templeman, the wife of Richard Branson, has died at the age of 80, the “heartbroken” British business magnate announced on social media.

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