Apple’s Steve Jobs Is Dead
OCTOBER 5, 2011, 8:38 P.M. ET.
By YUKARI IWATANI KANE And GEOFFREY A. FOWLER
Steven P. Jobs, the Apple Inc. chairman and co-founder who pioneered the personal computer industry and changed the way people think about technology, died Wednesday at the age of 56.
His family, in a statement released by Apple, said Mr. Jobs “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.”
The company didn’t specify the cause of his death. Mr. Jobs had battled pancreatic cancer and several years ago received a liver transplant. In August, Mr. Jobs stepped down as CEO, handing the reins to Tim Cook.
“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” Mr. Cook said in a letter to employees. “We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.”
During his more than three decade-long career, Mr. Jobs transformed Silicon Valley as he helped turn the once sleepy expanse of fruit orchards into the technology industry’s innovation center. In addition to laying the groundwork for the high-tech industry alongside other pioneers like Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison, Mr. Jobs proved the appeal of well-designed products over the sheer power of technology itself and shifted the way consumers interact with technology in an increasingly digital world.
“The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come,” Mr. Gates said in a statement Wednesday.
The most productive chapter in Mr. Jobs’s career occurred near the end of his life, when a nearly unbroken string of successful products like the iPod, iPhone and iPad changed the PC, electronics and digital media industries. The way he marketed and sold those products through savvy advertising campaigns and its retail stores, in the meanwhile, helped turn the company into a pop culture icon.
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From Bill and Melinda Gates:
I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work.
Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives.
The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.
For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.
Sad day for America.
You will be missed but your works will never be forgotten!
Indeed, very sad news for many people around the world. This was so unexpected. I fully agree with Bill Gates’ statement.
So, where does this leave Apple in the future? He was the big engine behind Apples resurgence.
Hi Susan Polgar,
The World misses Mr.Steven P.Jobs immensely – Heart felt condolence to his family & friends.
Steve had his own style to bring, his vision to material existence with appealing technology,through innovation for betterment of Human beings life style [ Specifically communication ].
Mr.Steven P.Jobs & Mr.Bill Gates – are two great visionaries among very few to their standard.
Both contributed to mankind,their fine skills in technology & Management,bestowed to them by “God”,in a meaningful way.
May the “God”,rest Steven P.Jobs soul in peace.
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Venky [ India – Chennai ]
Apple is simply “Beauty with Brains” I hardly eat Apple but its part of my life 24hrs 365 days & always, I am loving it. Hat’s of to Mr Steve
The Steve Jobs death jokes are already spreading
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