19-Year-Old Found Unresponsive
Last week, the UC Berkeley campus was shaken by the tragic death of 19-year-old freshman, Marco Troper, the son of a former YouTube executive. Marco was discovered unresponsive at the university’s Clark Kerr Campus and was later pronounced dead by emergency responders.
Family Devastated
Esther Wojcicki, mother of the former YouTube executive Susan Wojcicki, expressed profound grief over the loss of her grandson. In a heartfelt Facebook post, she described Marco as a “kind, loving, smart, fun and beautiful human being” who was just beginning his academic journey at UC Berkeley.
Cause of Death Under Investigation
Authorities have stated that there were no signs of foul play, and the Alameda County coroner’s office is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of Marco’s untimely death. The university community mourns the loss of a promising young student and extends its deepest sympathies to the family.