Tragic drug overdose claims life of Susan Wojcicki's son, 19‑year-old Marco Troper
7:51 AM EST, February 18, 2024
Marco Troper, son of Susan Wojcicki, the one-time CEO of YouTube, had been studying at the University of California, Berkeley. He was found unconscious in his dormitory on Tuesday, February 13. Despite attempts at resuscitation, the young man's life could not be saved.
Details of Marco's passing were made public by his grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, via a Facebook post.
Our family suffered an unspeakable tragedy yesterday. My beloved grandson, 19-year-old Marco Troper passed away. Our family is reeling from the loss - she expressed in a grief-stricken post.
Esther detailed how Marco was enjoying the second semester of his freshman year at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied Mathematics. - He had forged strong bonds with friends from his dormitory in Stern Hall and members of his Zeta Psi fraternity. He was thriving academically. At home, he would share vivid tales of his life and friendships in Berkeley - she reminisced in the Facebook post.
Marco, our love and longing for you is immeasurable - concluded Esther Wojcicki.
Did the 19-year-old die due to a drug overdose?
The definitive cause of Marco's death remains uncertain. The police have confirmed that there were no indications of a crime related to his passing on campus. However, Marco's grandmother, in an interview with "SFGATE," stated that her grandson had died as a consequence of a drug overdose.
He consumed a substance, we don't yet know what it was... But one fact is clear: it was a drug - she confessed.
The family is waiting for the toxicology report that will verify this information.
