Bill and Melinda Gates to Divorce after 27 Years, Shaking Philanthropic World

Bill Gates and Melinda Gates said on Monday that they have decided to divorce, unnerving the philanthropic world.

“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 on the twitter account of Bill Gates, who cofounded Microsoft Corp.

Over the last 27 years, we have raised 3 incredible children and build a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives.

We continue to share a believe in that mission and will continue our work together at the foundation.

“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.