Dennis Troper announced on Facebook the death of his wife Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTubewho died after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. The troper described Wojcicki as his best friend, a brilliant mind, and a loving mother to their five children.
“It is with deep sadness that I announce that Susan Wojcicki she left us “My beloved wife of 26 years and mother of our five children has passed away after a two year battle with non-small cell lung cancer,” wrote Dennis Troper on Facebook.
The troper stated that Wojcicki was not only “my best friend and life partner, but also a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many”.
“Her influence on our family and the world was enormous. We are heartbroken but grateful for the time we were able to spend with her,” the Troper added. “Please think of our family as we go through this difficult time.”
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai offered his condolences and called Wojcicki a key figure in Google’s history.
“She was an incredible person, leader and friend who had a huge impact on the world, and I am one of countless Googlers who are better for having known her. He will be greatly missed,” added Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the X show.
Susan Wojcicki led YouTube as CEO for nine years before stepping down in 2023 to focus on family, health and personal interests. The server listed CNN. Her career at Google began in its early days, when her garage served as a workspace for the company’s founders. She became Google’s 16th employee and spent nearly 25 years at the company. During her leadership of YouTube, the platform made a significant transformation towards social media, while facing increasing criticism for the spread of harmful content. Wojcicki described her tenure as an exciting and meaningful time.
Susan Wojcicki, even after stepping down as CEO of YouTube, remained a significant figure in Google’s history, as Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized in his tribute on LinkedIn. In her exit blog post, Wojcicki expressed pride in her accomplishments, describing her time at the helm of YouTube as an exciting, meaningful and all-consuming time.
