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Richard Branson Wife Could Have Survived With Medication
British coroner says Richard Branson's wife died from preventable blood clot.
In brief
British coroner says Richard Branson's wife died from preventable blood clot. British coroner found Richard Branson's wife could have survived with blood thinners to prevent clots. Originally reported by Fox News.
Coroner finds preventable cause
British coroner reports Lady Joan Branson's death could have been prevented with blood-thinning medication.
“Lady Joan Branson died at the age of 80 after being admitted to a hospital in November 2025 after a fall weeks earlier on Necker Island, a British Virgin Island owned by her billionaire husband.”
Death linked to blood clot
Lady Joan Branson's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism from deep vein thrombosis.
“Her cause of death was determined to be a pulmonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks an artery.”
Coroner's testimony
Senior Coroner Fiona Wilcox said the lack of anticoagulation likely caused or contributed to Lady Joan Branson's death.
“I do find her death would have likely been prevented, and the lack of anticoagulation did cause or contribute to her death probably.”
Hospital's role
The hospital did not complete a bleeding risk assessment for Lady Joan Branson on admission day.
“Dr. Basir Kunduzi testified he did not complete a bleeding risk assessment on the day of Lady Branson's admission.”
Balancing risks
Doctors must weigh blood clot prevention against bleeding risks when giving blood thinners.
“The hospital's admitting doctor, Dr. Basir Kunduzi, testified he did not complete a bleeding risk assessment on the day of Lady Branson's admission.”
Preventable death
Lady Joan Branson's death could have been prevented with preventive blood-thinning medication.
“A British coroner concluded Lady Joan Branson's death likely could have been prevented with preventive blood-thinning medication.”
The one thing
British coroner found Richard Branson's wife could have survived with blood thinners to prevent clots.
