Software developer and Co – founder, Microsoft Corporation, William Henry Gates, popularly called Bill Gates and wife of 27 years,Melinda Gates have announced the end of their marriage.
Bill Gates made the announcement on Monday in a statement on said he and his wife have agreed to split after 27 years.
He however, said the two will continue to work in their foundation which priortised health care,gender equality and education .
” After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship,we have made the decision to end our marriage
” Over the last 27 years,we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation,but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in the next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life” he said.
Bill and Melinda gates got married in 1994 after meeting at Microsoft
The couple jointly raised the bar of philanthropy especially for poorer countries.
