Lady Joan Branson

Lady Joan Branson, who was married to billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson, passed away at the age of 80 due to a pulmonary embolism linked to deep vein thrombosis. A coroner's inquest revealed that her death may have been preventable had she received appropriate blood-thinning medication during her hospitalization following a fall on Necker Island, highlighting critical issues in patient care and the importance of preventive measures in healthcare.