A Legacy Remembered
The tech industry is mourning the loss of Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, who has succumbed to cancer. Her death has sparked a wave of tributes, including a heartfelt message from Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google-parent Alphabet Inc.
The Heartfelt Farewell
Dennis Troper, Wojcicki’s husband, first announced her passing in a Facebook post. Troper expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his wife of 26 years and the mother of their five children.
A Tribute from Sundar Pichai
Soon after the news, Pichai took to X, formerly Twitter, and described Wojcicki as being as integral to the history of Google as anyone. “I’m one of countless Googlers who is better for knowing her. We will miss her dearly,” he stated.
A Loss Felt Deeply
Wojcicki’s death comes as a significant blow to the tech industry and her family, who had already suffered a tragic loss earlier this year. In February, Marco Troper, Wojcicki’s 19-year-old son, was found dead in his dorm at UC Berkeley. The cause of death was suspected to be a drug overdose.
End of an Era
Wojcicki stepped down as YouTube CEO in February 2023 after leading the platform for nine years. She was succeeded by Neal Mohan. She also played a crucial role in Google’s early days by renting out her parents’ garage to co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, from where they launched the company. She joined Google a year later as its 16th employee and dedicated 25 years to the tech giant.