The Virgin billionaire, 75, announced last month that his beloved wife and partner of 50 years had passed away

Heartbroken Richard Branson has shared an update with followers after the death of his beloved wife Joan. The Virgin billionaire, 75, announced last month that his wife and partner of 50 years had passed away - saying she was "my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world ".

Yesterday he issued an update thanking fans and adding: "We’re the kind of family that now just want to celebrate Joan and the wonderful life she lived." Richard and Joan married in 1989 on his private Necker Island and had three children - Holly, Sam, and Clare Sarah, who died after four days - as well as five grandchildren.

Posting two pictures of him and Joan together, Richard wrote: "Thank

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