Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife are getting a divorce.
Jeff Bezos announced on Twitter Wednesday morning that he and his wife, Mackenzie Bezos, are splitting up after 25 years of marriage.
— Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) January 9, 2019
They both say they will continue their shared lives as friends. They have four children.
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Mackenzie Bezos, a 48-year-old novelist, is often cited in the Amazon origin story as having supported her husband's move off of Wall Street and into e-commerce.
Jeff Bezos' net worth is believed to be more than $160 billion, making him the world's richest person.
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