other aspects of Joe Biden's lifestyle personal life and family Joe Biden's personal life has been marked by both triumphs and tragedies he has endured the loss of his first wife nelia and their daughter Naomi in a car accident in 1972 just weeks after he was first elected to the senate in 2015 Biden faced another devastating loss when his son Bill Biden passed away from brain cancer these personal tragedies have profoundly shaped Bon's outlook on life and have been a driving force behind his dedication to Public Service family is Central to Bon's life and he is known for his close-knit relationship with his children and grandchildren his wife Dr Jill Biden is a lifelong educator and has been a steadfast partner in both his personal and professional life together the bidens have navigated the challenges of public life while maintaining a strong family bond conclusion