The son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has been found dead inside a UC Berkeley dorm aged 19.
Marco Troper was found unresponsive in a dorm at the University of California’s Clark Kerr Campus on February 13, according to UCPD and Berkeley Fire Department.
The 19-year-old, who was a student at UC Berkeley, was found at around 4:23 PM. Despite first responders attempting to save his life, Troper was pronounced dead at the scene.
According toSFGate, his grandmother Esther Wojcicki has said that “he ingested a drug, and we don’t know what was in it,” and told them “one thing we do know, it was a drug.” She further stated that “we want to prevent this from happening to any other family.”
Son of ex-YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki found dead at UC Berkeley
Troper’s grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, initially posted to Facebook, in which she confirmed his death and identity on February 14.
Wojcicki said: “Tragedy hit my family yesterday My beloved grandson Marco Troper, age 19 passed away yesterday. Our family is devastated beyond comprehension.
“Marco was the most kind, loving, smart, fun and beautiful human being. He was just getting started on his second semester of his freshman year at UC Berkeley majoring in math and was truly loving it.”
Esther Wojcicki ended by stating: “Marco, we all love you and miss you more than you will ever know.”
In speaking with SFGate, his grandmother has said they’re waiting on a toxicology report, that could take up to 30 days, which could help confirm the cause of death.
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