Published 12:03 IST, September 17th 2020
Satya Nadella remembers Bill Gates Sr. as someone who played vital role in Microsoft story
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on September 16 took to Twitter to remember William H. Gates II, father of Bill Gates, who died at the age of 94 on Monday.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nella on September 16 took to Twitter to remember William H. Gates II, far of Bill Gates, who died at of 94 on Monday. Nella while sharing a remembrance post for Bill Gates, wrote that "Bill Gates Sr." played a vital role in Microsoft story, from shaping culture to influencing company's philanthropic programs. Nella also sent condolences to Gates family along with gratitude for Bill Sr. "enduring legacy".
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William H. Gates II died on September 14 and on September 15, Bill Gates wrote an emotional te on his blog Gatestes talking about his far's death and remembering his legacy. As mentioned in blog, Bill Gates Sr.'s health h been deteriorating before he passed away. But whole family h a lot of time to enjoy moments spent with him. re were or reasons given for demise.
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About Bill Sr.
Bill Gates Sr was born in Bremerton, Washington in 1925 to Lillian Elizabeth Rice and William Henry Gates I. Bill Sr. joined fight in World War II after high school and later joined college and got his degree in law. He married Mary Maxwell in 1951 and h three children Kristianne, Bill, and Libby. Bill Sr. wife Mary died in 1994 and he married his second wife Mimi Gardner in 1996. Bill Sr. was diagsed with Alzheimer's disease in 2018. During his professional years, Bill Sr. has been President of Seattle-King County Bar Association and President of Washington State Bar Association.
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12:03 IST, September 17th 2020