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Tina Campbell

Richard Branson announces death of wife Joan: ‘My rock, my world’

Sir Richard Branson has announced the death of his wife Joan, paying tribute to his partner of 50 years as “my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world”.

The Virgin founder, 75, confirmed the news in an emotional statement shared on social media on Tuesday.

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