Bill Gates' former spouse, Melinda, discloses surprising insight into Bill's plan to donate their foundation's entire $200 billion wealth by the year 2045.
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Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates shared some surprising insights regarding her ex-husband, tech magnate Bill Gates, and his moves concerning the Gates Foundation's fortune. In a candid chat, she revealed that Bill made his monumental decision to give away the bulk of his fortune without consulting her.
Old partnership dissolved as Bill Gates, 69, pledged to part ways with 99% of his enormous wealth, keeping merely 1% and his children's shares. The announcement was made on Thursday, leaving many in awe of the tech tycoon's charitable intentions.
Amidst the buzz, Melinda offered a subtle nod to this ambitious pledge, acknowledging it as a significant step towards society's betterment. She added that giving most of their resources back to the community has always been their shared vision.
Despite leaving the organization post-divorce, Melinda commends the decision and lauded its potential impact on global health, foreign aid, and various assistance programs.
While some question the early shutdown of the Gates Foundation, Melinda points out that it was Bill's call in collaboration with the board of trustees.
With a remaining fortunefetching an estimated $1.62 billion, Bill is expected to pass on the remainder to his three adult children—Phoebe, Rory, and Jennifer—he shares with Melinda.
In her recent notable return to the spotlight, Melinda has been promoting her memoir, exploring significant transitions in her life, including her high-profile divorce from Bill.
Rocking the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, she candidly highlighted trust and honesty issues as the key factors driving her relentless pursuit for a more intimate and honest partnership—which eventually led to her departure.
Although she didn't elaborate on the exact reasons behind her remarks, Melinda has previously discussed Bill's ties with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein as a significant factor influencing their split.
While Bill has refused to disclose any infidelity, he admitted to making mistakes in their marriage and taking responsibility for them.
- Melinda French Gates, known for her involvement in science, news, and wealth-management, had an unexpected disagreement with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, about the distribution of their fortune.
- In a recent video, Melinda talked about the unthinkable move made by Bill, deciding to give away most of his wealth without consulting her.
- The recent news of Bill Gates' decision to donate 99% of his fortune to charity has created a buzz in the entertainment industry, with celebrities and pop-culture followers discussing it.
- As a philanthropist, Melinda supports the move, believing it will significantly contribute to improving global health, foreign aid, and various assistance programs.
- Despite her departure from the Gates Foundation, Melinda is currently promoting her memoir, which delves into personal matters like her high-profile divorce from Bill and their marriage issues.
- It's been recently reported that Bill Gates will pass on his remaining 1% fortune and the shares for his children to his three adult children, Phoebe, Rory, and Jennifer.
- Amidst the intimate details shared by Melinda about their relationship, she mentioned the influence of Bill's ties with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein on their split, without elaborating further.
