Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's husband, Denis Troper, posted a heartfelt note following his wife's death on his Facebook account on Saturday.
“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 go through this difficult time,” he said.
Susan died at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. The former CEO has played a pivotal role in Google's history and made countless efforts to shape the Internet. India today reported.
Meanwhile, Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed his grief by calling the deceased “an incredible person” in a post added to his X account, formerly known as Twitter.
“I'm incredibly saddened by the loss of my dear friend @SusanWojcicki after two years of living with cancer. She is as central to Google's story as anyone else, and it's hard to imagine the world without her. 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 having known her. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family. Rest in peace, Susan,” he tweeted.
Additionally, Susan's husband confirmed Susan's death by posting an emotional post on his social media account.
“It is with profound sadness that I share the news of the passing of Susan Wojcicki. My beloved wife of 26 years and mother of our five children left us today after two years of living with non-small cell lung cancer. Susan was not only my best friend and life partner, but a brilliant mind, a loving mother and a dear friend to many,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, the 56-year-old stepped down as YouTube CEO in February 2023, citing a desire to focus on her family and health.
During his tenure, YouTube experienced exponential growth, reaching nearly two billion registered users per month.
