MacKenzie Scott, a venture philanthropist and the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, said Tuesday she has given $4.2 billion to groups helping the vulnerable as the pandemic hits lives like "a wrecking ball.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, 48, has donated nearly $1.7 billion to various social causes linked to gender, race and equality. Also Read: One day gain in net value: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos makes $13 billion "I gave each a contribution and encouraged them to spend it on whatever they believe best serves their efforts," MacKenzie said, adding, "every one of them is tackling complex challenges that will require sustained effort over many years, while simultaneously addressing consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gives nearly $1.7 billion of Amazon fortune to social causes