Richard Branson's wife 'likely had blood clot in lungs', inquest told
Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson, 80, died on November 24 at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, west London, after an earlier fall.
TL;DR
- Lady Joan Branson, 80, died on November 24 at Lister Hospital.
- An inquest heard evidence suggesting she likely suffered a fatal blood clot in her lungs after a fall.
- An expert report indicated 'clear evidence of pulmonary embolism' and 'overwhelming likelihood' of deep vein thrombosis.
- A full inquest is scheduled for September 9.
- The Branson family is not seeking to apportion blame but to learn lessons from the death.
- Lady Branson had a history of blood clots, with a significant event in 2018.
- Sir Richard Branson paid tribute to his wife, describing her as 'my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world.'
- The family held a memorial gathering on Necker Island.