Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away at 56
- Publish date: Saturday، 10 August 2024 | Last update: since 2 day
Tech Icon Leaves a Legacy of Innovation and Philanthropy
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Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a pioneering figure in the tech industry, passed away on Saturday at the age of 56 following a two-year struggle with non-small cell lung cancer.
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Her husband, Dennis Troper, confirmed the news in a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing his profound grief over the loss of his wife of 26 years and the mother of their five children.
Wojcicki was a trailblazer in the tech world, joining Google in 1999 as one of its earliest employees. She played a key role in the company’s acquisition of YouTube in 2006 for $1.65 billion, a pivotal moment in the platform's history. In 2014, she became YouTube’s CEO, leading the platform for nine years before stepping down in 2023 to focus on her family, health, and personal projects.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai paid tribute to Wojcicki’s contributions to the tech world and her commitment to philanthropy, particularly in supporting research for lung cancer, the disease that ultimately claimed her life. "Even in the face of personal challenges, Susan was dedicated to making the world a better place," Pichai wrote in a blog post.
During her tenure, Wojcicki was instrumental in transforming YouTube into a global content powerhouse. She left an indelible mark on the industry and was widely regarded as one of the most influential women in tech.
Wojcicki's successor, Neal Mohan, who took over as YouTube's CEO in 2023, also honored her memory, stating on X, "Today we at YouTube lost a teammate, mentor, and friend, Susan Wojcicki."
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