Bill Gates Responds to Allegations That He Was Unfaithful in Marriage to Melinda Gates: ‘I Caused Pain and I Feel Terrible’

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While reflecting on the end of his marriage, Bill Gates opened up about where he and Melinda Gates stand now.“The divorce is definitely a sad thing.

I have responsibility for causing a lot of pain to my family. It was a tough year. I feel good that all of us are moving forward now,” Bill, 66, explained during an interview with Today‘s Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday, May 3.The billionaire noted that the former couple are still working together on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after their “sad and tragic” split.

In response to a question about his rumored infidelity, Bill said, “I certainly made mistakes and I take responsibility. I don’t think delving into the particulars at this point is constructive, but yes I caused pain and I feel terrible about that.”Bill and Melinda, 57, dated for seven years before tying the knot in January 1994.

Last year the pair, who share daughter Jennifer, 26, son Rory, 22, and daughter Phoebe, 19, confirmed their decision to part ways after 27 years of marriage.“After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” the Moment of Lift author tweeted in May 2021, three months before their divorce was finalized. “Over the last 27 years, 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.