By Minda Smiley

Google has notified guests of its Cannes party that the event has been cancelled out of respect for one of its executives who tragically died earlier this week.

The company sent out an e-mail to attendees that said the party, which was scheduled for the evening of 25 June, is canceled.

“Our hearts are with the family,” it said.

Attending the festival, Stephen Lepitak, editor of The Drum, said: “It is unprecedented gesture for any party at Cannes to be cancelled so late in the date. For Google to do this shows that they are fully aware of the gravitas of Read full story ›

Source: The Drum