Richard Branson pays tribute to 96-year-old mother after Covid-19 death

"Mum was 96-years-old, but had the same enthusiasm and energy she had when I was a boy."

Richard Branson with his mother Eve at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire. Branson has paid tribute to his mother, who has died from Covid-19 aged 96.

Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson has paid tribute to his mother Eve, who has died from Covid-19 aged 96.

The businessman revealed the news on Twitter and also shared a blog post in her memory.