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Branson Thanks Fans After Wife Joan's Passing
10 Dec
Summary
- Richard Branson expressed gratitude for tributes following his wife's death.
- He shared throwback photos of himself and Joan, highlighting their joy.
- The family aims to celebrate Joan's wonderful life and the happiness she brought.
Two weeks after the passing of his wife, Joan Templeman, Sir Richard Branson has shared his profound gratitude with fans for their support. He posted throwback images on Instagram, showcasing joyful moments with Joan, who died at the age of 80. Branson emphasized how touched he and his family are by the "outpouring of love."
Branson revealed that his family's focus is now on celebrating the wonderful life Joan lived and the happiness she consistently brought into his life. He fondly recalled her as a "joy to be around" and expressed his good fortune in meeting her, describing her as his "best friend, my rock, my guiding light."
Joan's passing was initially announced by Branson with a tribute describing her as a "wonderful mum" and "grandmum." Their son, Sam Branson, also shared a touching tribute on Instagram, calling his mother the "kindest, most loving" woman, deeply grateful for her presence. Friends and family, including Paris Hilton, have offered their condolences.
