Richard Branson shared on social media that his wife, Joan Templeman, had passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, November 25. He is very shocked and shaken by his wife’s sudden demise. He shared his feeling on Instagram.
He wrote, “Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away,” Branson further wrote on Instagram. “She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our children and grandchildren could have ever hoped for.”
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and his wife Joan Templeman had almost five decades together before she died at the age of 80. Branson met Joan in 1976 for the first time, and years later, he wrote in a 2020 Virgin.com blog post: “I fell for Joan almost from the moment I saw her.” The business magnate described her as “a down-to-earth Scottish lady” who was not as impressed by his antics.
Who was Joan Templeman?
Joan Templeman was described as a “down-to-earth Scottish lady.” In 1976 she met Richard Branson, whom she later married in 1989. Together, the couple had three children who are Holly, Sam, and the late Clare Sarah, who died at 4-days-old after being born. The couple had a very stable and loving home life for many years until Branson announced her death on November 25.
Joan Templeman Early Life
Before marrying Branson, Joan Templeman had been a model and previously married to Ronnie Leahy of the rock band Nazareth. Her family had a successful ship-building business.
Joan Templeman Cause of Death
The cause of Joan Templeman’s death was not released. Her family did not publicly discuss the details about her passing. Sir Richard Branson left a statement calling himself “heartbroken” and calling her “my best friend, my rock, my guiding light.” Joan Templeman, wife of British billionaire Sir Richard Branson, has died at the age of 80.
Joan Templeman Age
Joan Templeman was 80 years old when she died.
Joan Templeman Birthday
She was born on July 6, 1948, in Scotland.
Joan Templeman Husband
Joan Templeman was married to Richard Branson. The couple had their wedding on Necker Island in the Caribbean back in 1989.
Joan Templeman Net Worth
Information regarding Joan Templeman’s net worth isn’t publicly available.
Joan Templeman Children
Branson and Templeman had three children together, namely Holly, Sam, and the late Clare Sarah, who died just four days after being born three months prematurely.
How did Richard Branson meet his wife?
Branson once posted on his blog in 2020 that he first met Joan back in 1976 in Oxfordshire, England at The Manor Recording Studio. He said, “Joan was a down-to-earth Scottish lady and I quickly realised she wouldn’t be impressed by my usual antics.” By then, Joan was working in an antique shop selling old signs and advertisements.
