The cause of Marco Troper’s death has been revealed. Fans and followers have been eagerly awaiting answers regarding the tragic loss of the beloved figure. Now, with the cause of death disclosed, the mystery surrounding this heartbreaking event begins to unravel. Stay tuned as we delve into the details behind Marco Troper’s untimely passing.
Marco Troper Cause Of Death Revealed
Marco Troper, a student at UC Berkeley, was discovered unconscious in his room at the Clark Kerr Campus residential complex in February. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office has revealed that he passed away from an accidental overdose.
A report from the coroner investigator disclosed to news outlets, indicated that Troper had elevated levels of alprazolam (commonly known as Xanax), cocaine, amphetamine, and hydroxyzine in his system at the time of his death.
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These substances, particularly alprazolam and cocaine, were found to be at levels potentially fatal, as outlined in the report. Despite speculation about a possible fentanyl overdose, the toxicology report confirmed no presence of the synthetic opioid in Troper’s system.
The investigation also noted the discovery of suspected illicit and prescription drugs, including Percocet and Oxycodone, at the scene, with no signs of physical trauma. Brandi Foscalina, a technician with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau, stated that the investigation into Troper’s death has concluded, declining to provide further details.
Marco Troper was the son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and tech executive Dennis Troper, hailing from a prominent family in the Bay Area. His relatives include Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and CEO of genetic testing company 23andMe, and Janet Wojcicki, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco.
Additionally, his grandmother Esther, known as the “Godmother of Silicon Valley,” founded the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Program and authored the book “How to Raise Successful People,” published in 2019.
Following Troper’s passing, UC Berkeley spokesperson Janet Gilmore informed SFGATE that he was discovered unconscious in his room just before 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 13. Despite efforts by the Berkeley Fire Department to administer life-saving measures, Troper was pronounced dead at the scene.
