Richard Branson's Longest Partnership Comes to an End as Joan Templeman Passes Away at 80
Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Virgin Atlantic, space tourism company Virgin Galactic, and satellite launcher Virgin Orbit, has announced that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has passed away at the age of 80. The news has left Branson "heartbroken" as he described her as his "best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world".
Templeman was a private person who had always stood by Branson's side throughout their marriage, which began in 1989 after meeting at an antique shop in Oxfordshire. According to Branson, he initially hovered outside the shop before mustering the courage to enter and collect an impressive collection of old hand-painted tin signs, which became a unique part of his hobby.
The couple had three children together, Holly, Sam, and Sarah Clare, who sadly passed away shortly after birth in 1979. Branson has spoken highly of Templeman's kindness, love, generosity, and warmth, calling her the "kindest, most loving, warm and abundantly generous woman" to have ever walked on Earth.
As news of Joan Templeman's passing spreads, tributes have begun pouring in from those who knew and loved her. Branson's children, including Sam Branson, have expressed their gratitude for the time they had with their mother, remembering her as a pillar of strength and love.
With Joan Templeman's passing, Sir Richard Branson is left to navigate the world without his partner of nearly five decades. Her legacy will undoubtedly live on through their family and the countless lives she touched during her remarkable life.
Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Virgin Atlantic, space tourism company Virgin Galactic, and satellite launcher Virgin Orbit, has announced that his wife of 50 years, Joan Templeman, has passed away at the age of 80. The news has left Branson "heartbroken" as he described her as his "best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world".
Templeman was a private person who had always stood by Branson's side throughout their marriage, which began in 1989 after meeting at an antique shop in Oxfordshire. According to Branson, he initially hovered outside the shop before mustering the courage to enter and collect an impressive collection of old hand-painted tin signs, which became a unique part of his hobby.
The couple had three children together, Holly, Sam, and Sarah Clare, who sadly passed away shortly after birth in 1979. Branson has spoken highly of Templeman's kindness, love, generosity, and warmth, calling her the "kindest, most loving, warm and abundantly generous woman" to have ever walked on Earth.
As news of Joan Templeman's passing spreads, tributes have begun pouring in from those who knew and loved her. Branson's children, including Sam Branson, have expressed their gratitude for the time they had with their mother, remembering her as a pillar of strength and love.
With Joan Templeman's passing, Sir Richard Branson is left to navigate the world without his partner of nearly five decades. Her legacy will undoubtedly live on through their family and the countless lives she touched during her remarkable life.
this is such sad news 
but imo joan templeman was literally an angel on earth 
she had a beautiful spirit & brought so much joy to richard branson's life 
and his fam too 
sam branson's tribute about her being a pillar of strength & love made me wanna give her a big virtual hug 
rest in peace, joan 
Richard Branson's 50-year marriage has come to an end... Joan Templeman was more than just a wife, she was his everything 
. 80 years young is still super impressive! 
She was indeed the kindest and most loving person I've ever heard about... no wonder she had three amazing kids with him 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, Joan Templeman sounds like an amazing woman, but do we really need to know all the details of Sir Richard Branson's private life? Can't we just stick to something more relevant, like how the forum is still having issues with moderation and post limits? 
And what's up with the "Longest Partnership Comes to an End" title - it sounds way too dramatic for a 50-year marriage. Just some old news that's not exactly breaking ground in the world of entertainment... 
but its not surprising tbh, he's always been a romantic at heart 
joan templeman was his everything, his rock, his guiding light... even after 50 yrs togetha 
it just goes to show u can't buy love, but richard did spend decades tryin to find the perfect partner 
anyways, lets be real here, we all lose someone special at some point, and its how we cope with the loss that matters 
i'm so sad for richard branson... 50 yrs together is a huge accomplishment, but losing someone you love after that long is just heartbreaking 
, never thought he'd be talkin' about how much his wife meant to him 50 years later 
Joan Templeman sounds like an incredible person, so kind and loving... it's no wonder she was his rock. I'm sending all my love to Sir Richard and their kids during this tough time 
The news of Joan Templeman's passing at 80 is a sad reminder that even the longest of partnerships eventually come to an end 
. I'm not surprised, though - longevity isn't always a guarantee, and it sounds like she had a pretty full life already with Sir Richard Branson 
. But seriously, I mean what's not to love about a woman who stood by Branson's side through all his crazy entrepreneurial ventures? The man's had some wild ride, but it looks like he's lost the one person who could actually keep up with him 
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. Anyway, RIP Joan, I guess 
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. Joan Templeman may be gone, but her memory will undoubtedly continue to inspire her family and those who knew her 
not forever 
#RIPJoanTempleman #SirRichardBranson #LoveWins 
I feel bad for Branson, he's clearly devastated. It's amazing how Templeman was always by his side, supporting him in everything he did. Their love story is like something out of a rom-com 
i can imagine how much he must be hurting right now 
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