Sir Richard Branson's announcement of his wife Joan's death at age 80 has renewed attention on his earlier life and prompted the question of who his first wife was.
Richard Branson confirmed on 25 November 2025 that his wife of many years Joan had died, marking the end of their 50-year partnership. He shared the news on his social media accounts, noting that she had been a central figure in his family life. No additional details regarding her death were provided. Branson met Joan Templeman in 1976 at The Manor, a recording studio in Oxfordshire, England.
