Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates' Father Passes Away
Father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Bill Gates Sr, died on September 14 in Seattle. He was an attorney and his demise was caused by Alzheimer's disease. Also known as William Henry Gates II, he contributed significantly for the establishment of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. "My dad was the 'real' Bill Gates. He was everything I try to be and I will miss him every day," Bill Gates tweeted.