Sir Richard Branson's beloved wife Joan died suddenly this week at the age of 80 and the Mirror is bringing you a round up of everything you need to know

What you need to know about the death of Sir Richard Branson's 'love of his life' Joan

Sir Richard Branson announced the death of his beloved wife Joan on Tuesday, November 25. In an Instagram post he wrote: Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x."

The couple met in 1976 and had a 50-year romance , 37 years of that married. Richard revealed how it was "love at first sight" for him. But Joan was initially unimp

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