Susan Wojcicki, Former YouTube CEO, Dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube and a pivotal figure in Google's history, has died at the age of 56 after a two-year battle with non-small cell lung cancer. Wojcicki, who was one of Google's earliest employees and instrumental in its advertising strategies, became YouTube’s CEO in 2014 and led the platform through significant growth, including its acquisition of NFL streaming rights. Her husband, Dennis Troper, announced her passing on Facebook, highlighting her as a brilliant mind and loving mother, and requested privacy for their family, which recently faced the loss of their son Marco. Tributes from colleagues and technology executives have poured in, reflecting on her compassionate leadership and contributions to the tech industry. Wojcicki's legacy includes fostering innovation at YouTube and supporting various charitable initiatives quietly throughout her life. She resigned from her CEO position in early 2023 to focus on personal health and family matters.