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 people 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 this next phase of our lives.We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life. -Melinda Gates and Bill Gates
