Zain Nadella, the son of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and his wife Anu, died early Monday morning, according to the company. He was 26 years old and had cerebral palsy from birth. In an email, the software company informed its top personnel that Zain had died. Executives were requested to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers while providing them space to grieve privately, according to the statement.
The Zain Nadella Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurosciences, part of Seattle Children’s Center for Integrative Brain Research, was established in 2021 when the Children’s Hospital, where Zain underwent much of his care, partnered with the Nadellas.
“Zain will be remembered for his eclectic taste in music, his brilliant sunny smile, and the enormous joy he provided to his family and all those who loved him,” Children’s Hospital CEO Jeff Sperring wrote in a message to his Board that was shared with Microsoft officials.
