Satya Nadella’s son Zain was born with cerebral palsy
Microsoft Corp said Zain Nadella, son of Chief Executive Officer Satya and his wife Anu, died on Monday morning. He was 26 years old and born with cerebral palsy.
The software maker told its executive staff in an email that Zayn had passed away. Sandesh asked officials to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers, while giving them space to grieve in private.
Since taking on the CEO role in 2014, Nadella has led the company to focus on designing products to better serve users with disabilities, and he cited lessons that enhance and support Zayn. Last year, Children’s Hospital, where Jain received most of her treatment, joined Nadelas to establish the Jain Nadella Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neuroscience, as part of the Seattle Children’s Center for Integrative Brain Research.
Children’s Hospital CEO Jeff Spering wrote in a message to its board, “Zayn will be remembered for his eclectic taste in music, his bright sunny smile and his family and all those who loved him.” ” Shared with Microsoft executives.