Sir Richard Branson is paying tribute to his late wife, Joan Templeman.

Weeks after he announced Templeman’s death on Nov. 25 , the businessman, 75, penned a heartfelt message about his partner of nearly 50 years.

“Thank you to everyone who has shared such kind messages about Joan. Our whole family are so touched by the outpouring of love,” Branson began on Instagram on Tuesday. “It brings us great comfort and it means so much to us all. We’re the kind of family that now just want to celebrate Joan and the wonderful life she lived.”

The English billionaire, who tied the knot with Templeman in 1989, added that he feels “so fortunate to have met her all those years ago.”

“She was just a joy to be around – as so many of your messages reiterated. Sending big hugs to everyone who has be

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