Marco Tropper, the son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, tragically died at the age of 19 while pursuing graduate studies at UC Berkeley’s Clark Kerr campus. Despite immediate emergency response efforts by the Berkeley Fire Department, the trooper was pronounced dead shortly after being found unresponsive around 4:23 p.m. local time.
Susan Wojcicki’s: YouTube CEO’s Son Found Dead
Marco Tropper, son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, has tragically passed away at the age of 19. Trooper, an undergraduate at UC Berkeley, was found unconscious in his dormitory on the Clark Kerr campus Tuesday afternoon.
Upon discovery around 4:23 p.m. According to the University of California Police Department, Berkeley report, local time, the Berkeley Fire Department immediately began life-saving measures on the trooper. Despite his efforts, the trooper was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
Although the exact cause of the trooper’s death is unknown, campus police have ruled out any foul play. The trooper’s grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, suspected a drug overdose, telling SFGate, “He ingested a drug, and we don’t know what was in it.”
Esther described Tropper as a “lover” and a “math genius”, expressing deep sadness at his untimely passing. She shared memories of his vibrant personality and promising academic pursuits at UC Berkeley.
In the wake of this tragedy, Esther Wojcicki and Trooper’s loved ones are determined to raise awareness about the dangers of substance abuse. Esther stressed the need to support others and prevent similar harm in the future, saying, “We need to look forward to seeing what we can do to help other people so that no one else Don’t have kids who end up like Marco.”
As the community mourns the passing of Marco Tropper, his family and friends are left with fond memories of his kindness, intelligence and zest for life. Although his time was cut short, his impact will be felt by those who knew and loved him.
