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Melinda French Gates responds to ex-husband’s comments on recent divorce

Bill Gates and his then wife Melinda Gates introduce the Goalkeepers event at the Lincoln Center on September 26, 2018, in New York
Bill Gates and his then wife Melinda Gates introduce the Goalkeepers event at the Lincoln Center on September 26, 2018, in New York (AFP via Getty Images)
  • Melinda French Gates stated that her divorce from Bill Gates was "necessary" for her to live by her values.
  • This comes after Bill Gates called their divorce his biggest regret.
  • Melinda French Gates experienced panic attacks during the divorce process and sought therapy.
  • She is now happily single and dating, clarifying that she seeks a partner unintimidated by her status.
  • While Bill Gates admitted to an affair, Melinda stated the Divorce wasn't due to "one specific thing," but an accumulation of factors that eroded trust.
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