In a heartbreaking turn of events, Marco Troper, the 19-year-old son of former YouTube chief Susan Wojcicki, has tragically passed away.

Troper, a freshman at the prestigious UC Berkeley campus, was discovered unresponsive in his dormitory at Clark Kerr Campus on Tuesday afternoon, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the institution to PEOPLE.

Following the discovery around 4:23 p.m. local time, the Berkeley Fire Department swiftly alerted campus police, who initiated life-saving measures, according to a statement from the University of California Police Department, Berkeley, PEOPLE Magazine reported.

Despite the valiant efforts of emergency responders, Troper was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

While the exact cause of Troper’s untimely demise remains shrouded in mystery, campus authorities have ruled out foul play. However, Troper’s grandmother, Esther Wojcicki, suspects a drug overdose, as she disclosed to SFGATE.

“He ingested a drug, and we don’t know what was in it. … One thing we do know, it was a drug,” Esther lamented to the San Francisco outlet.

Describing her grandson as “loving” and a “math genius,” Esther expressed profound sorrow over the loss, emphasizing Troper’s potential to make a positive impact on the world.

In a poignant Facebook post, Esther conveyed the family’s devastation, highlighting Troper’s admirable qualities and his burgeoning academic pursuits at UC Berkeley.

Despite their overwhelming grief, Esther underscored the family’s resolve to prevent similar tragedies, calling for greater awareness and support to safeguard against such devastating losses in the future.

In the wake of this heart-wrenching loss, Esther Wojcicki and Troper’s loved ones are steadfast in their commitment to honoring his memory by advocating for measures to prevent similar tragedies from befalling other families.