Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s Husband SurveyMonkey CEO Dave Goldberg Died From Heart Complications
Dave Goldberg passed away in Mexico and the cause of his death was related to his heart condition. On May 1, the 47-year-old Goldberg was found dead in the gym of a hotel in Mexico.
According to People’s report, a source in Silicon Valley stated that the Goldberg died because of heart-related complications. The renowned CEO was on a vacation with his family and he was found lying next to a treadmill in the hotel gym by Robert, his brother.
Blood was coming out from the back of his head when Robert found him. According to the early report by the Mexican police, Dave Goldberg died to heavy blood loss and severe head trauma.
Meanwhile, Sheryl Sandberg, wife of Dave Goldberg, resumed her duties at Facebook. However, her work schedule will be quite different. For some time, Sheryl will not take up travel-related assignments and will stick to a schedule during the time her children are at school.
She took to Facebook and posted a heartfelt tribute to honour her late husband Dave Goldberg. “He was completely dedicated to his children in every way – and their strength these past few days is the best sign I could have that Dave is still here with us in spirit … Things will never be the same – but the world is better for the years my beloved husband lived,” Sheryl wrote in the post.
She also stated that her husband was her “rock.” He remained calm when she got upset. She mentioned that they did not get much time to spend with each other, but she was grateful. Sheryl wrote in her post that they have only buried his body while his soul and spirit is still with them.
On Monday, Sheryl Sandberg came back to Facebook and resumed her duties as COO. Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, also paid tribute to Dave via a Facebook post.
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