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'She had eyes made of magic' - Richard Branson shares memories of Joan, his wife and partner of 50 years, as he announces her death

After 50 years together and 26 years of marriage, the British billionaire's wife, Joan Templeman, has passed away

Woman & Home

Sir Richard Branson says wife Joan died 'quickly and painlessly' as he says 'life will never be the same'

The Virgin founder reflects on his final moments with his wife, describing her as his ‘shining star’ and the heart of their family

Evening Standard

Inside Sir Richard Branson and wife Joan’s 50-year romance after her death

The Virgin founder revealed news of Joan’s death in an emotional statement shared online on Tuesday

Evening Standard

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Sir Richard Branson's Second Wife, Joan, Passes Away: Who Was His First Wife?

Richard Branson announces wife Joan's death, prompting renewed interest in his first marriage to architect Kristen Tomassi and their troubled early relationship.

International Business Times UK

Sir Richard Branson shares poignant final photo with wife days before her death as love letter is revealed

The Virgin founder’s emotional 2020 tribute has resurfaced alongside the intimate image he shared shortly before losing his ‘guiding light’

Evening Standard

Sir Branson Revealed He Tried to Buy a Private Island to Impress Joan — Despite Not Having Cash For It

Richard Branson shared in 2020 how he attempted to buy Necker Island for £75,800 to impress Joan, was rejected, and had to hitchhike home. A romantic gamble that paid off.

International Business Times UK

Lady Joan Templeman: 10 Images From the Quiet Life She Shared With Sir Richard Branson

Business magnate Sir Richard Branson mourns the passing of his beloved wife, Lady Joan Templeman, aged 80, praising her as his lifelong partner, guiding support, and devoted mother and grandmother.

International Business Times UK

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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 years

The Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

Billionaire Richard Branson mourns his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan: ‘She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world’

Branson announced Joan’s death on Tuesday. She was 80 years old.

Fortune

Richard Branson Makes Heartbreaking Statement As His Wife Joan Passes Away

"She had eyes of magic."

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Lady Joan Branson Cause of Death: Sir Richard Branson's Wife Dies at 80

Sir Richard Branson announces the death of his wife of 50 years, Lady Joan Branson, at 80. Read his heartbreaking tribute and the details of their incredible life together.

International Business Times UK

Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan: ‘My rock, my world’

The Virgin founder has paid tribute to his wife and partner of 50 years

Evening Standard

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There are Experts and then there are Outliers. Experts devote years to learning an industry or a skillset. They follow processes and procedures handed down...

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"I saw they sent a bunch of celebrities into space and I thought 'Well, if them, why not me?!'" Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine wants their final show to be in outer space

Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has lofty ambitions for the band's final ever show. Like, seriously lofty

Evening Standard

Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch: An influencer's paradise for people who like to party

A selfie room, a rooftop pool and a listening bar are all part of the buzz at Richard Branson’s first London hotel

The Guardian - UK

Ashford’s ghost terminal could be brought back to life by Richard Branson

Letter: Helena Dollimore MP says the entrepreneur could burnish his legacy by bringing international trains back to the Kent station

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7 Male Legends Who Built Fortune From Nothing

Everyone loves a great rags-to-riches story. Stories of people who start with very little and go on to build massive fortunes spark our imagination and inspire us to pursue our own goals. These legends show that with determination, smart decisions, and a bit of luck, it’s possible to change your…

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Virgin could run trains direct from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport as firm looks to rival Eurostar

Sir Richard Branson’s company plans to run services to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam and could reach France’s busiest airport

The Independent UK

Virgin hopes to run direct trains from London to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

Sir Richard Branson said his company has overcome ‘the big hurdle that we had to get through’ to start running international train services.

The Independent UK

As Virgin Trains eye Eurostar’s throne, what does the future of Channel Tunnel rail look like?

Richard Branson’s firm may expand to Germany and Switzerland, in addition to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam

The Guardian - UK

Virgin Trains on track to challenge Eurostar cross-Channel monopoly with access to key depot

UK rail regulator approves Richard Branson firm’s application to use Temple Mills site in London

Evening Standard

Virgin to challenge Eurostar’s monopoly with Channel Tunnel services

Regulator the Office of Rail and Road granted access to Sir Richard Branson’s company to share Eurostar’s depot in east London.

Fortune

Prince Harry, Richard Branson, Steve Bannon, and ‘AI godfathers’ call on AI labs to halt their pursuit of ‘superintelligence’—warning the technology could surpass human control

An open letter backed by AI pioneers, policymakers, and public figures urges tech companies to pause the race toward superintelligent AI, warning that unchecked development could outpace human control and endanger society.

Evening Standard

Sir Richard Branson ‘delighted’ at appointment of new Virgin Atlantic boss

The airline announced that Shai Weiss will be replaced by Corneel Koster as chief executive on January 1 after seven years in the role.

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