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Wednesday 5 October 2011

Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dead at 56


Steve Jobs has died today at the age of 56 after a long battling with pancreatic cancer. Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs was named one of the greatest American CEOs of his generation. Jobs who will be missed died today at the age of 56, after suffering a years-long and highly public battle with cancer and other health issues.

Apple Statement

“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company said in its statement, released shortly after 4:30 p.m.

“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 honor of its legedary founder, Apple’s website, has a picture of Jobs front and center on its home page. By clicking on the picture, users were greeted with a statement about him from the company.

“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius and the world has lost an amazing human being,” the Apple page said. “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.”

1 comment:

  1. so sad for this genius man lost,,my warmest condolence to the family of steve,,rest in peace

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