Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have announced they are getting divorced. The news comes as a shocker to many, more so in the world of philanthropy. Together, the two have raised 3 children, with the youngest recently turned 18.
Noticeably, Melinda, an author, and businesswoman, has already started using her maiden name “French”.
Are Bill and Melinda Gates divorcing?
Yes, Bill and Melinda Gates are getting divorced after 27 years of marriage. The announcement was made through identical posts on their individual Twitter pages.
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) May 3, 2021
— Melinda French Gates (@melindagates) May 3, 2021
Why are Bill and Melinda Gates Divorcing?
Bill and Melinda Gates are divorcing because they no longer believe that they can work together as a couple in the next phase of their lives. The two, however, will continue working together in the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which they co-chair.
How Will Bill Gates and His Ex-Wife Melinda Split their Earnings
Details of how the two are to share their property have not yet been revealed. However, they have jointly asked the court to “divide their communal property, business interests and liabilities”
Will Bill Gates still be the richest man?
As of now, it is not yet clear how the divorce may affect Bill Gates’ wealth.
According to Forbes, Gates ranks as the 4th richest person in the world, behind Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, and Jeff Bezos.
Other Billionaire Couples to have split (list in point form)
The Gate’s divorce follows the recent billionaire celebrity splits, including;
- Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki
- Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott
- Steve and Elaine Farell Wynn
- Elon Musk and Talulah Riley
Going by the increasing incidences of divorce especially among the wealthy, would you say marriages are doomed? Let us know what you feel about this in the comment and as always, keep it C.O.K.
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