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Last Updated On | 18 Mar 2026
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The Virgin founder, Richard Branson, previously revealed that he hurt his shoulder while in India and has now shared an update on his injury. The Virgin founder shared inside a special family moment, honouring his late wife Joan, who died in November in hospital. The businessman reflected on his 1989 marriage, just weeks after his partner of almost 50 years sadly passed away in November The businessman has broken his silence after his partner-of-36-years’ sudden passing while recovering from a back injury in hospital Sam Branson – the son of Richard Branson and his late wife, Joan – has called his mum the "most loving, warm, witty and abundantly generous woman". The founder of Virgin, Sir Richard Branson, has revealed his wife's cause of death in an emotional statement on Instagram Richard Brandson managed to buy Necker Island for his late wife, Joan Templeman, for $180,000 after an initial asking price of $6 million Richard Branson first met Joan Templeman when she worked in an antiques store in London, and they tied the knot in 1989 The Virgin CEO paid tribute to his wife and partner of 50 years Holly Branson is the daughter of the Virgin CEO and his wife Joan Virgin founder Richard Branson also has dyslexia The Virgin billionaire also suffered injuries from bike accidents in 2016 and 2021 The presenter has been taken off air for six months Don't let A-level results day get you down Richard Branson's son Sam truly spoiled his little girl The Virgin entrepreneur is recruiting for a new PA Jenson Button details the incident in his new autobiography Richard Branson's Necker Island home was destroyed when Hurricane Irma struck Sam has travelled with supplies to help those who have been affected by Hurricane Irma The entrepreneur's home has been "utterly devastated" by the hurricane The Virgin boss said it had been a "traumatic time" on the island The entrepreneur and his staff were forced to hide in the wine cellar The Virgin owner has offered to pay for the group to go on another holiday to the States Barack Obama and Richard Branson took on a hilarious watersports challenge