Joan Branson, the wife of British billionaire Richard Branson, has died at the age of 80.
Richard Branson shared news of his wife’s death on Tuesday through his social media accounts. In the brief announcement, he confirmed her age at the time of her passing but did not disclose further details.
In his message, Branson described Joan as his partner and wife for half a century. He called her “the most amazing mother and grandmother our children and grandchildren could have ever hoped for” and said she was his closest friend, his support, and his guiding star.
Joan Branson, lifelong partner of Richard Branson, has died at 80; his concise public tribute emphasizes their 50‑year union and her central role as mother, grandmother and emotional anchor for the family.