Hans Rausing, a famous British billionaire, is experiencing another personal tragedy – his second wife, Julia, lost her long battle with cancer. In 2012, Rausing's first wife, Eva, died. According to “The Independent”, “Julia devoted her life to her family and charitable causes.” Together with her husband, she financially supported, among others, National Gallery and other art institutions.
Hans Rausing, a well-known British billionaire and philanthropist, heir to the family company Tetra Pak, friend of King Charles III, is experiencing another personal tragedy – his second wife, Julia, died on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. She was 63 years old. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of my beloved wife Julia after a long illness,” Rausing said. He added, “Julia dedicated her life to her family and charitable causes, and she will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a remarkable legacy across many charities, which we will continue in her name.”
The deceased's family wrote in a statement that “Julia Rausing was a beloved wife, stepmother, sister and daughter.”
According to “The Independent”, the Julia and Hans Rausing Trust, which both spouses co-founded, has donated a total of over £330 million for various purposes, including £50 million annually to British charities. The money also went to, among others, to the National Gallery and other art institutions, as well as to help fight Covid.
Hans Rausing's first wife died in tragic circumstances
Rausing's first wife, Eva, died in tragic circumstances in 2012 due to – as the Guardian wrote at the time – “suspected heart failure combined with drug use.” They lived together for 19 years and had four children.
According to The Independent, as a widower, despite intense media attention, Rausing remained private. He married his second wife, née Delves Broughton, in 2014. Julia Rausing's friends say she bore the disease with great courage while, with her husband, creating one of the world's leading philanthropies. A friend of the couple told The Independent that “they were clearly in love and treated each other with tenderness.” – Without a doubt, (Julia) helped Hans overcome his terrible grief and find joy in life again.
Before she met her future husband, Julia Rausing was an art expert at Christie's auction house. Her sister was Isabella Blow, a famous fashion editor and one of the most influential figures in the fashion world for her generation. After many years of struggling with depression, Blow died in 2007.
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