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Apple founder Steve Jobs has died

Molly McHugh By

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The former Apple CEO has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 56.

According to a statement from Apple’s Board of Directions, former Apple CEO and current chairman Steve Jobs has died.

“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasurably better because of Steve. His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.”

In a separate statement Jobs’s family said he “died peacefully today surrounded by his family. … We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.”

Apple’s Website also includes a short memo to Jobs.

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Jobs has been the innovative and inventive mastermind behind the company, which has introduced us to products that are shaping technology as we know it. While he had an undeniably controversial relationship with Apple, his most recent years with the corporation have been characterized by unprecedented success. 

Due to illness, he was forced to hand over the reins to current CEO Tim Cook this Summer. His resignation letter from August read: “I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee. As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple. I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role. I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you. Steve”

 

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  1. atmaum at 3:21am 7th October 2011 Yes, steve jobs is the Crazy one, and we salute you. many will miss you. Thanks steve.
  2. Christopher Koulouris at 7:19am 6th October 2011 Whether Apple is around in a hundred years or not, I am sure of one thing- Steve Jobs the legend will be around for many hundreds of years, longer than any machine or gadget or movie or song he could have envisioned or any company he could have started.On a personal note all I can say is thanks Steve for being a personal inspiration to one man who has looked countless times into the apex of the universe and wondered- ‘who are you, what are you, and who will you become?’You did brilliant Steve!http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2011/10/steve-jobs-dead-at-56-once-returned-coke-bottles-for-5-cents-now-leaves-behind-a-legacy/
  3. Chris van Twisk at 6:42am 6th October 2011 Well this is shocking news and a sad day for the Apple community and lovers, however one thing can set my mind to rest, at least we know that if we join the afterlife we now that apple was there before wondows, so that is a good thing.My thoughts are with the family of this great pioneer.Thank you Steve
  4. Firoj Shah at 6:04am 6th October 2011 that wail,- it means death's final throes !!!
  5. Roy Anthony Vann III at 4:43am 6th October 2011 RIP good friend of technology and humanity you changed us in a way that we can only repay by carrying on your inventions,creations and ideas we love you and will miss you Steve jobs.
  6. Mohammad Abul Hasnat at 4:15am 6th October 2011 Rest in Peace, he was a creative genius !
  7. Desmond D. Dixon at 3:25am 6th October 2011 He put me on to www.digitaltrendsetters.com
  8. Reason To Live at 2:44am 6th October 2011 RIP
  9. William Grayson at 2:34am 6th October 2011 RIP
  10. Yonny Bujosa at 6:34pm 5th October 2011 Deeply sad. He was a visionary, innovative and a mastermind, but he was also a very down hearted human being.
  11. onlymyprivatemail at 6:24pm 5th October 2011 If Steve did not return to Apple in 1996, the company would have folded, and we would not have iPods, iPhones, nor IPads. It was so close. I am glad that history did not turn out that way.It is not his fault having that illness, but it points out one very important thing: personal well-being is more important than anything else in the world. Don't take health for granted.We all love you. Rest in peace, Steve.
  12. Theresa Harmon at 1:03am 6th October 2011 sad
  13. Mike Marra at 6:01pm 5th October 2011 This is a day of great sadness, for everyone.
  14. Darren Atkins at 12:59am 6th October 2011 sad to see such a great visionary and icon leave us.
  15. Marcus Matthews at 12:54am 6th October 2011 RIP
  16. William Matthews at 12:53am 6th October 2011 RIP
  17. Cookie Carreon at 12:52am 6th October 2011 RIP
  18. Tommy Chun Fung Ngai at 12:44am 6th October 2011 rip
  19. Simo Herve at 12:30am 6th October 2011 may your soul rest in peace brother
  20. Mark 'Reaper' Beauchamp at 12:30am 6th October 2011 R.I.P.
  21. James Phillips at 12:24am 6th October 2011 He is now in The Cloud :(
  22. Alex Kadarauch at 12:15am 6th October 2011 R.I.P. you genius in the rough you. Something tells me the afterworld will run more smoothly then ever with you in their ranks...
  23. Dan Gaul at 5:11pm 5th October 2011 Very sad day. A great loss to the tech community, not matter if you love or hate Apple, Steve Jobs was a visionary that really pushed the envelope and had a large impact on our lives.
  24. Joey van Westering at 12:11am 6th October 2011 R.I.P. Steve Jobs you were a visionary. You will be missed.
  25. namarchetti at 5:10pm 5th October 2011 A sad day indeed.
  26. Philip Palmer at 12:07am 6th October 2011 That's terrible. RIP, buddy.
  27. Ian Bell at 5:06pm 5th October 2011 A great quote that was used in an Apple ad campaign and was on some of their posters:"In appreciation of Steve Jobs: Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."
    1. Dan Gaul at 11:02pm 5th October 2011 Found a quote from Steve Jobs on death:"Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart."
  28. Arthur Yee at 12:06am 6th October 2011 Sad day to hear about the passing of a Great Innovator, Thinker and Industry Leader. Your legacy will always be remembered.
  29. Christopher Vokey at 12:06am 6th October 2011 I knew he retired for this reason. He was dying. Sad. RIP Steve!
  30. andrew at 5:06pm 5th October 2011 Sad day, he was a great visionary and leader.
  31. Stefaan Van Damme at 12:05am 6th October 2011 iDead
  32. Cindy Lloyd at 12:05am 6th October 2011 RIP Steve Jobs! You were a true technological visonary! I hope that you find peace in your new journey!
  33. TechFreak at 5:04pm 5th October 2011 What a say day indeed. He was relatively young too.
  34. Kelly Montgomery at 5:03pm 5th October 2011 Very very sad. Feels like a great loss to the world. :(
  35. Ian Bell at 5:02pm 5th October 2011 Truly a sad day. Steve was an amazing product visionary that will always be remembered.
  36. Simon Aleksander Berger at 12:02am 6th October 2011 56*
  37. Simon Aleksander Berger at 12:01am 6th October 2011 RIP<3
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