Bill and Melinda Gates Announce Divorce After 27 Years
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May 03 2021 at 8:44 PM GMT
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- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, announced Monday that they are parting ways after nearly three decades of marriage.
- After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the pair said in a statement.
- "Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and build a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives.
- The pair added that despite the divorce, they 'continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue to work together at the foundation.' "We no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.
- We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this next life", they added.
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- Published May 3, 2021 8:44 PM GMT