Steve Jobs Dies

The Co-Founder of Apple Inc., Steve Jobs passed away today after his battle with numerous health conditions. Steve was 56 years old.

In 2004, he announced he had a rare, treatable form of pancreatic cancer and had a tumor successfully removed from his pancreas later that year.

In 2009, Jobs received a liver transplant after stating his “health-related issues were more complex than I thought.

Apple has released a statement … reading, “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.

Apple CEO Tim Cook sent an email to Apple staff, which reads:

Team,

I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.


Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.


We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email [email protected].


No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.

Tim

Steve Jobs “died peacefully today surrounded by his family” …. the Apple mogul’s family said in a statement.

Steve’s family said, “In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family.”


“We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve’s illness; a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories.

The statement ends with, “We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.

Jobs is survived by his wife, Laurene, and 4 children.

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