When philanthropyâs power couple splits, Melinda French Gatesâs influence could grow
By Jay Greene The Washington Post,Updated May 5, 2021, 7:57 a.m.
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SEATTLE - As the power couple of giving splits, Melinda French Gatesâs global influence in philanthropy could grow even further, reflecting her own values and interests.
She has long shared the spotlight with her husband, Bill Gates. But the Gateses on Monday announced they were divorcing after 27 years of marriage. In simultaneous and identical tweets, they pledged to continue to run the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, whose mission is to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives.
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