Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has issued a statement refuting claims that SurveyMonkey CEO David Goldberg passed away while at the gym at its Punta Mita, Mexico, property.
Mr. Goldberg, husband of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, reportedly passed away from a head trauma due to falling off a treadmill during a stay at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. As with any unexpected death, there has been talk of what caused the 47-year old to pass away suddenly, but Four Seasons is looking to distance itself from the rumor mill through its statement.
Setting it straight
News of Mr. Goldberg’s death broke on May 1 with well wishes to Ms. Sandberg and the Goldberg family streaming in from around the world via social media. Soon, questions began to be raised of how Mr. Goldberg received the fatal head injury while exercising.
Some media outlets reported that at the time of his death, Mr. Goldberg was staying at the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita and was using the property’s fitness equipment when the accident took place. Four Season wishes to clarify that the media reports are unfounded, and that Mr. Goldberg was not a guest at its property.
Mr. Goldberg with his wife Ms. Sandberg
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, using its corporate Facebook account, has responded publicly with the following statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of David Goldberg. Our sympathy goes to his family and friends who have suffered this tragic loss.
"Four Seasons would like to clarify that, contrary to some media reports, the tragedy did not take place at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita. Mr. Goldberg was not a registered guest at our resorts, villas & residences.
"As the tragedy did not take place on our property, nor was Mr. Goldberg a guest, we are not in a position to comment further. Again, our condolences to Mr. Goldberg’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
The statement was also shared on the press page dedicated to the Punta Mita property.