Melinda French Gates stopped by ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday, April 14 to promote her new book, "The Next Day." And in while discussing the topics in memoir, the 60-year-old philanthropist explained why she decided to address her separation from Bill Gates despite being a private person.

Melinda French Gates writes from the messy middle that transitions bring: her divorce, leaving the Gates foundation and finding happiness.

Melinda French Gates has responded to her billionaire ex-husband’s recent admission that their split was the biggest regret of his life, saying that their divorce was “necessary”.