Former YouTube Chief Susan Wojcicki Dies at 56
- Susan Wojcicki, a pioneering figure in Silicon Valley and former CEO of YouTube, has passed away at the age of 56 after battling non-small cell lung cancer for two years. - Her husband, Dennis Troper, announced her death on Facebook, highlighting her brilliance, motherhood, and friendship. - Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff paid tribute to Wojcicki, emphasizing her impact on Google, YouTube, and the tech industry. - Wojcicki was Google's 16th employee and played a crucial role in its advertising business, later leading YouTube to significant growth. - She recently joined the board of Planet Labs and leaves behind a legacy of innovation and leadership in tech. Source: [Financial Times](https://www.ft.com/content/c82b7fc6-c6de-40e2-ad20-41d78557bb21)
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