Om Malik

The death of technology journalist and GigaOm founder Om Malik at the age of 60 has sparked an outpouring of tributes across the tech world. While the Indian-American entrepreneur was celebrated for his contributions to technology journalism and venture investing, his personal health journey is also drawing attention to an important public health message: heart disease can strike early, but lifestyle changes can still make a meaningful difference. According to his family, Malik died on June 24, 2026, at Stanford Hospital after a long battle with heart-related health issues.