Kate Winslet Saved Richard Branson’s Mom As His House Burned Down

Kate Winslet is a life saver according to Richard Brnson because she helped carry his 90-year-old mother out of his home as it burned down on his £90million private island, Necker.

Winslet and her children were among 20 guests staying in Branson’s guest home on the island and all of them had to rush out of the house as it began to burn down around them after a lightning storm which was caused by Hurrican Irene.

Richard took to his blog to write about the fire and credited Winslet for helping to carry out his mother, Eve, in her arms while everyone watched the eight-bedroom house burn down before their eyes.

Other guests in the house included Richard’s 29-year-old daughter, Holly, who was due to get married in the house, which has stunning views of the surrounding beaches, on November 20th.

“Many thanks to Kate Winslet for helping to carry my 90 year mum out of the main house to safety – she was wondering when a Director was going to shout CUT!” The mogul wrote on his blog along with saying:

“Thank you for all your kind messages after the fire on Necker. We’re thankful that everyone is ok. Around 20 people were in the house and they all managed to get out and they are all fine. We had a tropical storm with winds up to 90mph. A big lightning storm came around 4am and hit the house.

My son Sam and nephew Jack rushed to the house and helped get everyone out. The main house is destroyed and the fire is not yet completely out. My office was based in the house and I have lost thousands of photographs and my note books which is very sad. But all family and friends are well – which in the end is all that really matters.

It’s very much the Dunkirk spirit here. We will rebuild the house as soon as we can. We have a wonderful staff here and we want them to stay in work. We’ll all stay here. There’s a lot of damage but we’ll create something even more special out of the ruins. Thanks again for all the kind messages you have sent – they mean a lot. Currently just huddled up with family and friends in the continuing tropical storm realising what really matters in life.”

It’s sad that the whole fire happened but luckily nobody was injured in the fire, I’m going to guess Kate Winslet will get free flights on Virgin Atlantic for the rest of her life now considering she saved Branson’s mothers life.

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Kate Winslet Saved Richard Branson’s Mom As His House Burned Down

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