Split after 27 years of marriage

Bill and Melinda Gates announce they're splitting up

"After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the 65-year-old wrote on social media.

"Over the last 27 years we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable people to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue to work together at the foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives.