Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Dies at 56

As a long-time admirer of Susan Wojcicki, I am deeply saddened by the news of her passing. She was not just a trailblazing CEO, but a beacon of inspiration for countless women in tech and beyond. Her impact on YouTube and Google cannot be overstated, shaping the way we consume and share content online.


The ex-CEO of YouTube, Susan Wojcicki, who was among the early team members at Google since its launch in 1998, has tragically passed away. Her age at the time of her death was 56 years old.

Dennis Troper, Susan Wojcicki’s husband, shared the heartbreaking news about her death on Facebook last Friday, explaining that she had lost her battle against Non-small cell lung cancer after a two-year fight. In his post, he wrote: “I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of my wife, Susan Wojcicki, who was with me for 26 years and the mother of our five children. She left us today following her two-year struggle with Non-small cell lung cancer.”

As a fellow gamer, I echo Troper’s sentiments: Susan wasn’t merely my close companion and partner in life, but a genius, a caring mom, and a cherished friend to numerous others. The mark she left on our family and the world is beyond quantification. We’re devastated, yet grateful for every moment we shared with her. In these challenging times, please hold our family in your thoughts as we journey through this grief together.

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2024-08-10 08:54