Richard Branson's Caribbean Retreat Ruined by Hurricane Irene
Remy Stern · 08/27/11 02:11PMRichard Branson's sprawling home on his private island in the Caribbean tragically burned to the ground this week after it was struck by lightning caused by Hurricane Irene. Fortunately no one was injured, thanks in part to actress Kate Winslet, who was vacationing on the island and carried Branson's 90-year-old mother to safety.