Expert says Sir Richard Branson’s wife likely died of blood clot

• A full inquest into the death of Sir Richard Branson's wife, Lady Joan Sarah Drummond Branson, is scheduled to take place on 9 September.
• Lady Joan died aged 80 on 24 November at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea, West London, following a fall.
• Senior Coroner Professor Fiona Wilcox told a pre-inquest review that she hopes to explore the facts and ensure lessons are learnt from the hearing.
• An expert report presented during the hearing indicated “clear evidence” of a blood clot in Lady Joan’s lungs.
• Sir Richard Branson paid tribute to his late wife of 50 years, describing her as the “shining star” around which their family's universe orbited.

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Coroner hopes ‘lessons will be learnt’ during inquest into death of Richard Branson’s wife