Branson, who co-founded Virgin, married Joan Templeman in 1989 and went on to have three kids together. Richard Branson's wife Joan dies as tribute is sharedThe full tribute on Instagram reads: "Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. In 1976, he met Joan Templeman, and they had three children, Clare, who lived for four days, Holly and a son, Sam. Tributes fly in for Richard Branson's wife JoanOthers have sent their well-wishes to Richard Branson following his wife's death. Dragons Den star and fellow businessman Peter Jones also sent his thoughts to the family, saying: "My deepest condolences Richard to you and the family."
