In a tragic and unfortunate turn of affairs, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has suffered a great personal loss. His parents, who were out boating in Fresno, were involved in a serious accident. While his father is said to be gravely ill, mother Bonnie Horowitz Kalanick succumbed to her injuries.
As per Uber (Via TechCrunch):
Last night Travis and his family suffered an unspeakable tragedy. His mother passed away in a devastating boating accident near Fresno and his father is in serious condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with Travis and his family in this heartbreaking time.
Its a really, really sad moment and our prayers go with Travis and the rest of the Kalanick family.
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