Bill Gates and Melinda Gates Announce 'Decision to End' Marriage
Voice of America
Billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda Gates said in a joint statement on Monday that they have made the decision to end their 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 two said in a statement posted by Bill Gates' Twitter account. "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," their statement said.
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