Life Bill and Melinda Gates’ breakup after 27 years has us reeling. Why do we care so much? May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY Comments Off on Bill and Melinda Gates’ breakup after 27 years has us reeling. Why do we care so much? Bill and Melinda Gates are ending their marriage after 27 years. Why the news is so difficult to digest.