Bill Gates divorces his wife Melinda Gates after 27 years of marriage
The couple, who had been together since 1994, announced their separation on Monday and the two posted a joint statement on Twitter. They have 3 children.
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates announced their divorce this Monday, May 3. The tycoon and head of Microsoft, like his still wife, published a joint statement on Twitter in which they communicated the end of their marriage.
The couple have 3 children and their relationship began in 1994.
“After much thought and effort in our relationship, we made the decision to end our marriage. Over the past 27 years, we have raised three amazing children and built a foundation that works around the world so everyone can take healthy action. and productive life, "says the statement.
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) May 3, 2021
POWERFUL AND MULTIMILLIONAIRE AREJA
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates had formed one of the most stable and powerful couples in the technology industry and two years ago they celebrated their silver anniversary without thinking that this pandemic and routine would end a relationship that many believed unbreakable.
"Twenty-five years and three children later, we continue to laugh out loud," Melinda said at the time in an affectionate message on Twitter addressed to Bill to congratulate him on the anniversary. The tweet accompanied him with a black and white photo taken as the wedding cake was cut on New Year's Day 1994. He replied briefly and directly: "I can't wait to spend another 25 years laughing together." None of that will happen.