United Kingdom, Sept. 1 -- Sir Richard Branson has been left "deeply saddened" after executive sous chef Sihle Somdaka died in a buggy crash on his Caribbean retreat Necker Island.

The 75-year-old entrepreneur was not on the island at the time of the incident but has been in close contact with staff and the chef's family, according to reports.

Sihle, aged 37 and originally from Cape Town, South Africa, was found fatally injured late on Friday (29.08.25) after apparently losing control of an electric buggy shortly after leaving a farewell party at the island's Great House.

A source told The Sun: "Sir Richard wasn't on the island when the incident occurred but has been in close contact with the family and the Necker Island team."

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