August 10th 2024.
Susan Wojcicki, a technology pioneer and former chief executive of YouTube, has passed away at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. Her husband, Dennis Troper, shared the news on Saturday, describing her as not only his best friend and life partner, but also a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, Troper expressed profound sadness and asked for thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He shared that Wojcicki, his beloved wife of 26 years and mother to their five children, had lost her battle with non-small cell lung cancer.
He also spoke about the immeasurable impact she had on their family and the world. Despite their heartbreak, they were grateful for the time they had with her. Troper asked for privacy as they navigate through this loss.
Wojcicki, one of the most prominent women in Silicon Valley, had been a part of Google – YouTube's parent company – from its early days. She played a crucial role as Google's 16th employee and had been with the company for nearly 25 years. Google's CEO Sundar Pichai shared his condolences in a post on X, acknowledging that Wojcicki was a core part of Google's history. He described her as an incredible person, leader, and friend who had a tremendous impact on the world. Pichai, along with countless other Googlers, would miss her dearly.
Wojcicki had been the CEO of YouTube for nine years before stepping down last year to focus on her family, health, and personal projects. In her blog post, she mentioned that it had been a privilege to oversee YouTube during its pivotal transition towards social media. However, she also faced the challenges of misinformation, hate speech, and other harmful content on the internet.
In her announcement, Wojcicki expressed pride in everything they had achieved during her time at YouTube. She described it as exhilarating, meaningful, and all-consuming. Her legacy and contributions to the tech industry will always be remembered.
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