Marco Troper, the 19-year-old son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and Google executive Dennis Troper, was found dead in his dorm room at UC Berkeley on February 13, 2024. The cause of death is still unknown, but his family believes he died of a drug overdose. Here is a tribute to his life and legacy.
Who was Marco Troper?
Marco Troper was a bright and talented student who was majoring in math at UC Berkeley. He was in his second semester and had a strong community of friends, including his fraternity Zeta Psi. He was also passionate about reading and hosting his book club, where he invited celebrities and authors to join him on Instagram Live and discuss their favorite books.
Marco Troper was born in Los Altos, California, and attended Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto and Menlo School in Atherton. He was the eldest of four siblings and the grandson of journalist Esther Wojcicki. He was also the great-great-grandson of Sir Alexander Grant, who invented the digestive biscuit and was the chairman of McVitie’s, a famous British biscuit company.
Marco Troper was the son of Susan Wojcicki, who worked as the CEO of YouTube from 2014 to 2023, and Dennis Troper, who is a Google executive. His aunt, Anne Wojcicki, is the founder of 23andMe and was previously married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
How did Marco Troper die?
Marco Troper was found unresponsive in his room at Clark Kerr, a student housing complex on the UC Berkeley campus, on February 13, 2024. The Berkeley Fire Department responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The UC Berkeley Police Department reported that there were no signs of foul play and that the death was under investigation.
Marco Troper’s grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, told SFGATE that she thinks he died of a drug overdose. She said that he ingested a drug and that they don’t know what was in it. She also said that they want to prevent this from happening to any other family and that teenagers and college students need to know that drugs today are not the same as the drugs of yesterday, as they are often laced with fentanyl.
The Alameda County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Marco Troper died on February 13, 2024, and said that it was handling his autopsy. A spokesperson for the office said that his cause and manner of death were pending.
How is Marco Troper being remembered?
Marco Troper’s family, friends, and classmates are mourning his loss and celebrating his life. His grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, wrote a heartfelt Facebook post, where she remembered him as a kind, loving, smart, fun, and beautiful human being.
She said that his life was cut too short and that they are all devastated, thinking about all the opportunities and life experiences that he will miss and they will miss together. She said that they all love him and miss him more than he will ever know.
His fraternity, Zeta Psi, also posted a tribute on Instagram, where they expressed their condolences and support to his family and friends. They said that he was a beloved brother and friend who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. They said that he will always be in their hearts and memories.
His book club, which he started during the pandemic, also shared a message on Instagram, where they thanked him for his passion and enthusiasm for reading and hosting. They said that he was an inspiration and a role model for many people and that he made a positive impact on the world. They said that they will continue his legacy and honor his memory.
Conclusion
Marco Troper was a 19-year-old student at UC Berkeley and the son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and Google executive Dennis Troper. He died of a suspected drug overdose on February 13, 2024, in his dorm room. He was a brilliant and talented math major, a avid reader and book club host, and a loving and caring son, brother, grandson, and friend. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and community.