Virgin boss Richard Branson has announced that his wife Joan has died aged 80 as he issues a heartbreaking statement calling her his "world" and the "guiding light" of his family

Sir Richard Branson, the entrepreneur known for his record-breaking adventures and business empire, has opened up on the loss of his wife. On Tuesday, the Virgin Group founder announced the death of his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan Templeman, in an emotional statement online.

At 80 years old, Joan was the grounding force behind one of the world's most public figures. Her death marks the end of a love story that spanned five decades, from a chance meeting in a London antique shop to a life built on a private Caribbean island.

Breaking the news to the world via social media, a heartbroken Branson desc

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