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Mother of British billionaire, Richard Branson, dies of Coronavirus
Mother of British billionaire, Richard Branson, Eva has died from coronavirus at the age of 96.
The Virgin boss took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to announce the passing of his mother.
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Richard Branson wrote, “I’m sorry to share that, sadly like a lot of people’s mums and dads right now in these days of Covid, my mum Eve has also passed away. Rather than mourn her loss, I wanted to celebrate her wonderful life & the joy she brought to so many.”
I’m sorry to share that, sadly like a lot of people’s mums and dads right now in these days of Covid, my mum Eve has also passed away. Rather than mourn her loss, I wanted to celebrate her wonderful life & the joy she brought to so many https://t.co/i7rHAnBtBD pic.twitter.com/iDGASlAS0M
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) January 11, 2021
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