Sam Branson, the son of Sir Richard Branson and his wife, Joan Templeman , has penned a heartbreaking tribute to his late mother. Following the news that Joan, 80, had passed away on Monday, 24 November, Sam, 40, took to Instagram on Friday, sharing a selection of family photos. "Mum, you instantly made everyone in your presence feel like all was well with the world. You were the kindest, most loving, warm, witty and abundantly generous woman to walk this Earth," he noted in the caption.

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"Thank you for all that you were to me, to our family and to everyone who was blessed by your graceful, loving presence. I am so deeply grateful to have had the privilege of being your son and being able to call you mum. Thank you for teaching me so beautifully how to love with

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