Richard Branson paradise home destroyed by hurricane Irma.

Tmz is reporting that British man and owner of Virgin airline, Richard Branson's private Caribbean island was virtually decimated by Hurricane Irma. It was also learned there were some animal casualties.

TMZ obtained these photos, which vividly show the power of the storm on Necker Island. The main house was all but destroyed and some of the surrounding structures are gone.

Branson shared some photos and video of the wreckage himself Sunday, and it only confirms the damage to his home.

The house before hurricane Irma.