Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away battling With Cancer
By: WE Staff | Monday, 12 August 2024
Susan Wojcicki, a 56-year-old tech tycoon, passed away after battling non-small cell lung cancer for two years. Susan spent 25 years as the CEO of the video website YouTube before leaving the position. She was also among the first few (16th) workers hired by Google.
On August 9, Susan's husband Dennis Troper announced her passing in a message posted on his own Facebook page.
The statement mentioned, "It is with profound sadness that I share the news of Susan Wojcicki's passing. My beloved wife of 26 years and mother to our five children left us today after 2 years of living with non-small cell lung cancer." It further mentioned that "Susan was not my best friend and partner in life, but a brilliant mind, a loving mother, and a dear friend to many. Her impact on our family and the world was immeasurable. We are heartbroken but grateful for the time we had with her. Please keep our family in your thoughts as we navigate this difficult time."
Susan was a tech powerhouse as well as one of the powerful women in Silicon Valley. She worked on Google's development in its early stages.
The CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, expressed his feelings on Susan's passing on the microblogging platform X. The post mentioned, "Unbelievably saddened by the loss of my dear friend Susan Wojcicki after two years of living with cancer. She is as core to the history of Google as anyone, and it's hard to imagine the world without her." It continued, "She was an incredible person, leader, and friend who had a tremendous impact on the world, and I am one of countless Googlers who is better for knowing her. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts with her family. RIP Susan."
Most Viewed
- 1 Talented Indian Female Actors Who Also Moonlight as Successful Producers
- 2 7 Indian Female Podcasters You Must Know About
- 3 7 Powerful Independent Indian Women Journalists Who are Voices of Change
- 4 Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh: The Creative Mind Behind Netflix India's Popular Shows
- 5 7 Most Influential Women Educators India has had over the Years
- 6 11 Breakthrough Female Faces Ruling the Indian OTT Platforms
- 7 8 Timeless Female Indian Classical Dancers & their Legacy
- 8 Women's Health Startup HerMD Closing Doors Amid Industry Challenges
- 9 Real Meets Reel: A List of 11 Indian Movies based on Real Women
- 10 Rasha Hassan: A Visionary Leader On A Mission To Transform Dubai's Real Estate Landscape
- 11 5 Indian Women-led IPOs You Must Know About
- 12 11 of the Most Iconic 21st Century Women to become "The First Indian Woman"
- 13 India's 7 Funniest Women Stand-Up Comics You Must Follow
- 14 Aparna Purohit : Leading India's Most Popular OTT Platforms
- 15 How Leaders Can Balance Risk & Innovation in Today's Banking Landscape
- 16 Dr. K. Shilpi Reddy: Sculpting Healthier Futures For The Next Generation With Reforms In Obstetrics Care
- 17 Sylvia Dcosta: A Visionary Business Leader Pushing The Limits And Setting High Professional Standards
- 18 Top 5 All-Rounder Women Cricketers of India
- 19 How Tata AIA is Empowering Women with Insurance That Understands Their Needs





