Richard Branson and his two children said goodbye to the family's beloved matriarch, Joan Templeman , before announcing the 80-year-old's death on Tuesday. The billionaire shared the emotional news on social media, writing: "Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away."

"She was the most wonderful mom and grandmom our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x."

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Heartbroken Richard Branson breaks silence after wife's death

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A tight-knit family

Richard and Joan were together for almost 50 years before her passing, and shared kids Holly and Sam, as well as their eldest child, Sarah Clare, who was born three months premature and died f

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