Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott, Passes Away

Montgomery County resident and CEO of Marriott International, Arne Sorenson, has passed away due to pancreatic cancer.

Sorenson was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer back in 2019 and had recently taken time off from his duties at Marriot to focus on treatment.

Friends and Marriott employees took to social media shortly after the news broke.

RT It is with a heavy heart to share that our President and CEO, Arne Sorenson, passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon. Our hearts go out to his family, Marriott International will not be the same without him. pic.twitter.com/v7dUNJvK2G

— Pily 💕 (@Ilypenha) February 16, 2021

Saddened and shocked to learn of the loss of Arne Sorenson to pancreatic cancer. Arne was not only a brilliant business leader but a powerful force for good in Montgomery County. May his memory be a blessing to his grieving family, friends, and the Marriott community. https://t.co/3fKxaD8E31

— Rep. Jamie Raskin (@RepRaskin) February 16, 2021

Sad to report that Arne Sorenson, CEO of Marriott, has passed away. He had been battling pancreatic cancer since May 2019. He created the modern day Marriott and acquired Starwood hotels. He also happened to be a very good guy.

— Andrew Ross Sorkin (@andrewrsorkin) February 16, 2021