Melinda Gates breaks up with journalist Jon Du Pre. Know in detail

Billionaire philanthropist Melinda Gates has no plans for remarriage. She got divorced from Microsoft founder Bill Gates in 2021 after 27 years of marriage. It was rumored that Melinda was engaged to former Fox News correspondent Jon Du Pre after she was spotted wearing a massive diamond ring on that finger. However, quoting an unnamed source, 'Page Six' has reported that Melinda is not dating Jon Du Pre.

"Melinda Not dating Jon Du Pre"

The 'Moment of Lift' author was spotted disembarking a helicopter with a male assistant in New York City. It was reported that she was dressed casually in a pair of capris and a white blouse. She raised her eyebrows with the bauble on her left hand, which helped carry her large Chanel tote.

She was first linked to the journalist in 2022 when they were spotted attending a Nets and Celtics game in April of that year. According to TMZ, they stayed at a five-star hotel Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. Jon Du Pre shares three children with his ex-wife, Gina- sons Kasey and Jonny, who graduated from BYU, and daughter Jessie, who graduated from the University of Utah.

Melinda-Bill Gates split

Melinda and the Microsoft co-founder announced their split in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage. They finalized their divorce three months later. At the time of divorce, they said, "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have decided to end our marriage."

It is believed that Bill Gates' alleged association with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein played a role in their divorce.

Bill Gates has been dating the late Oracle CEO Mark Hurd’s widow, Paula Hurd, since 2023. They became red carpet-official earlier this month during the 10th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

FAQs

Who did Melinda Gates date after divorcing Bill Gates?
Melinda Gates dated journalist Jon Du Pre, she was first linked to him in 2022 when they were spotted attending a Nets and Celtics game in April of that year.

When did Melinda and Bill Gates split?
Melinda and the Microsoft co-founder announced their split in May 2021 after 27 years of marriage. They finalized their divorce three months later.