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Nobody saw the divorce of Bill<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Melinda Gates<\/a><\/strong> coming. After 27 years together, three children<\/a>, and the formation of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, the former couple\u2019s bond seemed impenetrable. The Microsoft co-founder made the shocking announcement<\/a> that they\u2019d split after nearly three decades of married in a Tweet on May 3, 2021. \u201cAfter a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,\u201d he wrote in the joint statement. \u201cOver the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a belief in that mission and will continue our work together at the [Gates] foundation, but we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in the next phase of our lives.\u201d He finished the statement with a plea for privacy amid their attempts to \u201cnavigate this new life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Though the former couple appear to be amicably moving forward, many were left wondering what led to the split. Below, HollywoodLife<\/strong> breaks down what led to the divorce of the longtime power couple.<\/p>\n

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