Richard Branson Shares Message of Hope After Wife Joan’s Sudden Death at 80

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Sir Richard Branson has issued a heartfelt message of perseverance to those enduring hardship, days after the sudden passing of his wife, Lady Joan Branson....

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September 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Sir Richard Branson has issued a heartfelt message of perseverance to those enduring hardship, days after the sudden passing of his wife, Lady Joan Branson.

Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson, 80, died on November 24 at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west London, reportedly due to a blood clot that developed following an earlier fall.

In tribute, Branson described her as the shining star around which our family’s universe has always orbited, underscoring her central role in their lives.

On Monday, September 6, he shared a video on Instagram urging resilience: “For anyone listening to this who’s having a hard time, you know, life can start changing for the better.”

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An official inquest into Lady Joan’s death is scheduled for September 9, with multiple witnesses expected to testify.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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