Bill and Melinda Gates divorce: 5 of the most expensive marriage splits in history

After 27 years of marriage, the duo have said that they can no longer 'grow together as a couple'

On Monday, news emerged that Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage. The pair released a joint statement on their Twitter accounts, stating, “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 ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life.”