Bill shared the news in astatement on Twitter.

We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life."

Additionally, Melinda Gates is not askingBill Gatesfor any spousal support.

Melinda Gates

Melinda’s solo net worth is nothing to snub.

She worked at Microsoft for a decade after graduating Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

She left the company to focus on the couple’s growing family.

Melinda and Bill Gates speaking on stage

It’s believed that Melinda herself is worth $70 billion (viaCelebrity Net Worth).