Tragic update into death of Richard Branson's wife after horror fall
New details have emerged, nine months after Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson died at The Lister Hospital from a fall. In an inquest hearing this week, it was confirmed that Joan, 80, had died as a result of complications from a back injury.
TL;DR
- Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson died in November 2025 at The Lister Hospital from a fall.
- An inquest revealed her death was due to complications from a back injury.
- Experts noted evidence of pulmonary embolism and an overwhelming likelihood of deep vein thrombosis.
- Her husband, Sir Richard Branson, and daughter, Holly, do not blame anyone for her death.
- The inquest will examine whether blood thinners should have been prescribed and if anti-clot stockings were worn.
- Sir Richard Branson shared a touching tribute to his wife of 50 years, emphasizing their enduring love and her importance to their family.