British billionaire Richard Branson loses mum to COVID-19

British billionaire, Sir Richard Branson’s mother, Eva has died from coronavirus at the age of 96, he has revealed.

The Virgin boss took to Twitter to announce her death with a heartfelt post before sharing a touching tribute on his company’s website, Dailymail.co.uk reports.

He 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.”