NEW YORK, NY
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda Gates, will separate after 27 years together, the billionaire announced on Monday via Twitter, ending a marriage that launched an influential globe-spanning philanthropic and humanitarian empire.
via Twitter, Bill Gates— “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” Bill and Melinda Gates said in a statement. “Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives.”
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) May 3, 2021
The couple said they would continue their work at the Gates Foundation, but said “we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.”
Bill Gates is the fourth richest person in the world with a net worth of over $130 billion, according to Forbes. He has donated some $35.8 billion in Microsoft stock to his foundation.
