Susan Wojcicki, chain smoker? Speculations grow following YouTube ex-CEO’s death

Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO, passed away at 56, sparking speculation about her smoking habits.

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki has passed away at the age of 56, just months after the tragic loss of her son, who died of a drug overdose in California. 

Her husband, Dennis Troper, shared the news in a Facebook post, revealing that Wojcicki had been battling non-small cell lung cancer for two years.

https://www.facebook.com/dtroper/posts/10162253810115312

Wojcicki's death has sparked widespread speculation online, with many questioning whether she was a smoker, given the connection between lung cancer and smoking. 

Was Susan Wojcicki a heavy smoker?

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While it is not known if Wojcicki was a smoker, the National Cancer Institute states that "smoking is the major risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer," though other factors include exposure to secondhand smoke, a family history of lung cancer, or advancing age.

Despite the curiosity, no publicly available evidence confirms Wojcicki's smoking habits. Her passing marks the end of her battle with cancer, closing a significant chapter in the tech industry where she made lasting contributions to both YouTube and Google.