YouTube shares final letter from former CEO Susan Wojcicki on her battle with lung cancer
livemint.com — November 28, 2024, 04:02 AM UTC
YouTube has released a letter from former CEO Susan Wojcicki, who died from lung cancer in August at age 56. The letter, shared during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, reflects on her personal battle with the disease. Wojcicki was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2022, despite being a non-smoker and having no symptoms. She resigned from her role at YouTube to focus on her health and family, while continuing to serve on several corporate boards. In her letter, Wojcicki emphasized the need for better treatments and shared her changed perspective on life. She expressed a desire to enjoy the present and advocate for advancements in cancer research.