Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki died on Friday at age 56, two years after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
Wojcicki's husband, Dennis Troper, announced his wife's death in a heartfelt Facebook post on Friday.
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Susan Wojcicki. My beloved wife of 26 years and mother of our five children passed away today. Susan was not only my best friend and life partner, she was also a brilliant mind, a loving mother and a dear friend to many,” Troper wrote.
“Her impact on our family and the world is immeasurable,” her former YouTube CEO husband continued. “We are heartbroken but grateful for the time we had together. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we go through this difficult time.”
Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has died at the age of 56, her husband announced on Friday. pic.twitter.com/AXuFPvaMaC
— Julianna Freeman (@JuliannaFrieman) August 10, 2024
Google CEO Sundar Pichai paid tribute to Wojcicki on social media, saying she was an integral part of Google's history. Wojcicki joined Google in 1999 as one of the company's first employees. According to To NBC News.
“After battling cancer for two years, I am incredibly saddened to lose my dear friend @susanwojcicki,” Pichai wrote on X. “She is as central to Google's story as anyone, and it's hard to imagine a world without her.”
“She was an incredible person, leader and friend who made an enormous impact on the world. I am one of countless Googlers who are better people for knowing her,” he continued. “We will miss her so much. My hearts go out to her family. Rest in peace Susan.”
I am incredibly saddened by the loss of my dear friend. Susan Wojcicki After a two-year battle with cancer, she has been as central to Google's history as anyone and it's hard to imagine the world without her. She was an incredible person, leader and friend and lived an incredible life.
— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) August 10, 2024
Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion in 2006. Wojcicki left her position as senior vice president of advertising products at Google to become YouTube's CEO in 2014, according to NBC News. (Related article: Republican lawmakers criticize Google, demand explanation for alleged “censorship” of Trump assassination attempt)
According to the media, Wojcicki will step down as CEO of YouTube in 2023 to focus on “family, health and personal products.” He will be succeeded by Deputy CEO Neal Mohan. Announced On July 16, she joined the board of directors of satellite imaging company Planet.
“Today we at @youtube lost a teammate, mentor and friend, @susanwojcicki. I was blessed to meet Susan 17 years ago when she was the driving force behind our acquisition of DoubleClick,” Mohan wrote to X. “Her legacy lives on in everything she touched at @google and @youtube. I am forever grateful for her friendship and mentorship. She will be truly missed. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones.”
Today is YouTube Losing teammates, mentors, friends, Susan WojcickiI had the good fortune to meet Susan 17 years ago when she was a driving force behind the acquisition of DoubleClick, and her legacy lives on in everything she touched. @Google and YouTube. I
I am forever grateful…— Neal Mohan (@nealmohan) August 10, 2024
Wojcicki is survived by her husband and four children. In February, her 19-year-old son, Marco Troper, was found dead of a drug overdose on the University of California, Berkeley's Clark Kerr campus, SF Gate reported.
