Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dies at the Age of 56
Posted on 2011-10-6
Let’s put the iPhone 5 talk aside for a moment. In a shocking press release, Apple has announced the death of co-founder Steve Jobs. The news first broke earlier today that he finally had succumbed to his pancreatic cancer. Apple has requested that all “thoughts, memories, and condolences” be sent to rememberingsteve@apple.com.
Jobs will be remembered as a visionary in the tech world. His direction and technological skills have shaped the way the tech industry is today. His legacy will forever be remembered. He will remain a major influence to our world and his spirit will remain the foundation Apple and the tech world.
Jobs left his position at Apple in late August, saying he was unable to meet his duties as CEO. His pancreatic cancer was very public, but Jobs insisted his health was a private matter.
His death comes only one day after the new iPhone 4s was introduced. Before the 4S, Jobs had handled every single media event and keynote. His keynotes were always entertaining and Jobs had the uncanny ability to energize a crowd with his charisma and enthusiasm. Also, his traditional “one more thing” line will forever be remembered, as he would often release the best new features after it.
Jobs was unlike any other CEO of any major company. He was a hands-on leader that propelled Apple to where it is today. In fact, Apple is currently the largest company in the world, in terms of market cap. Jobs leaves behind well over 300 patents that are credited to his name.
Jobs is arguably the most known face to the tech world, even surpassing Bill Gates and Michael Dell. Forbes named him CEO of the Decade in 2009 and he has been often compared to other business visionaries like Walt Disney and Henry Ford.
The family released a statement late Wednesday evening,
“Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.
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.
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.”
We lost more then a former CEO of a giant tech company. We lost a leader, a visionary, and a brilliant business mind. Jobs was more then the CEO of Apple. He was Apple. He IS Apple. RIP Steve Jobs.
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Sad User
October 6, 2011 at 4:05 am
This is very sad news. He will be missed.
DAGUERREOTYPE-O-NEGATIVE
October 6, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Chairman Steve Jobs introduced numerous revolutionary changes to the information technology industry and was a great entrepreneur. His innovative spirit and remarkable accomplishments will forever be remembered by people around the world.
-Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung-
chino
October 6, 2011 at 4:14 am
he will always be remembered rest in peace.
Matty
October 6, 2011 at 4:43 am
omg i just saw this on CNN
poor steve he did a lot for apple 
RIP
Barbara
October 6, 2011 at 5:34 am
Steve Jobs is one of the most inteligent people i have ever read about.My brother gave his old iphone and i love it so much.
Healing comes in many ways.
May his soul rest in peace
Regards,
Barbara
Miami
October 6, 2011 at 6:46 am
So sad. Brilliant man.
Bat
October 6, 2011 at 7:17 am
RIP
ejerwaine
October 6, 2011 at 8:24 am
RIP steve.
Danny
October 6, 2011 at 9:26 am
RIP Steve
For you will be missed globally.
May
October 6, 2011 at 9:50 am
Thank you for being an inspiration to many, Steve.
Apple won’t be the same without you.
You are already missed!
RIP
Robby
October 6, 2011 at 10:50 am
Really saddened by the demise of this great visionary..
surely he must be in peace in iheaven..
Aakash Rattti
October 6, 2011 at 10:59 am
RIP Steve
you are the man who gives us future,you are an inspiration and an vision who helps to see us a future.
may god bless your soul.
Linn
October 6, 2011 at 11:11 am
So sad… We lost one of the most inspiring person of the 21st century. RIP Steve, you will be missed greatly!
Nael
October 6, 2011 at 11:48 am
Will miss you Steve. world will not bring another Steve.
God bless you
Lauren Anderson
October 6, 2011 at 1:08 pm
You changed the world. You changed how I live my life. Thank You. RIP…
mags
October 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Steven has been a tremendous inspiration being in the world of technology… May his soul rest in peace. May his work continue 4ever.
Steve The D.J.
October 6, 2011 at 1:17 pm
Very sad news. All of our love and thoughts go out to Steve’s family and employees. Steve, you were one of a kind and thank you for making a difference. You certainly made our lives better. Rest in peace, you will be missed.
Steve Mcmain
October 6, 2011 at 1:37 pm
May his soul rest in perfect peace….AMEN…
iphone 4s
October 6, 2011 at 2:27 pm
iLegend, RiP.
Devi
October 6, 2011 at 3:06 pm
You are the best person to bring apple to be THE LARGE MARKET.. Well done man
We going to be miss a great leader like you…
Rest of soul in peace Steve..
vishwa singh
October 6, 2011 at 3:19 pm
it a sad such a wonderful icon
ambria
October 6, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Mike
October 6, 2011 at 3:42 pm
RIP Steve,:( your legacy will never be forgotten. You certainlay paved the way to today’s electronic equipment, today’s products are even better because of your print.
_qwerty86
October 6, 2011 at 4:04 pm
RIP Steve.. You will always be remembered.
oliver
October 6, 2011 at 5:11 pm
RIP
sam
October 6, 2011 at 5:40 pm
ohh…i m very sad hearing this. He had been an inspiration to many. May the soul of steve rest in peace.
dr adamz
October 6, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Will miss u.
Ed
October 6, 2011 at 7:55 pm
IPhone 4s = IPhone for Steve
Bataclau
October 6, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Thank you Steve for all you did.
Mehdi
October 6, 2011 at 9:21 pm
Thanks dear Steve
we will remember you as a genius, because of the precious things you have done for apple to be apple, one of the greatest companies in the world
God bless you
Young Sanity
October 6, 2011 at 10:05 pm
he will be missed by so many people.
Satnam
October 7, 2011 at 2:47 am
RIP Steve
hilarious
October 7, 2011 at 4:37 am
OMG we have missed you Steve!!
I have not an iphone yet, but I know how much important it is!! You are a pioneer !! RIP
NgwePhyoAung
October 7, 2011 at 7:07 am
As a people from Asia, i’m also feel sad. i’m also feel the lost of great hero to our world of technology. Steve is one of our great hero of IT world.
THI HAN
October 7, 2011 at 7:14 am
Steve jobs Passed away” I heard this news.I’m very sad.Everyday
I used apple product (iphone,ipad,mac&ect).I remember u.
Yanfeng
October 7, 2011 at 9:05 am
A great man will not just pass away, in stead, he will live in the world as a legend, for ever. May Steve RIP.
Nash Danyal
October 7, 2011 at 11:36 am
We all will miss him even though we don’t really don’t know him.
hamid
October 7, 2011 at 12:36 pm
he will always be remembered rest in peace
mike l
October 7, 2011 at 8:06 pm
R.I.P. steve u will be missed..
123
October 7, 2011 at 9:11 pm
the world just lost a brilliant person.. RIP steve. because of you Apple is at the top today.
Tina Camden
October 8, 2011 at 2:28 am
My son Brett grew up with Steve Jobs innovations. His first computer was a Mac. He has two IPods, an Itouch, and an IPad. Tomorrow we will order an IPhone 4s for him and I. I want to thank you Steve for showing my son the world of technology. We appreciate you and will never forget. Tina
sheikh umar
October 8, 2011 at 3:09 am
So sad. Brilliant man.
Marina
October 8, 2011 at 3:22 am
Rest in peaced!:) Good wealth to his family!
Kaspi’s Daddy
October 8, 2011 at 3:44 am
Steve was most definitely one of the greatest men in the 21st century. RIP
shams ahmadi
October 8, 2011 at 6:32 am
steve jobs was a brilliant man rest in peace
Dave
October 8, 2011 at 6:42 am
RIP
bad news
Terri Providence
October 8, 2011 at 7:43 am
He was brilliant as he is among stars he will always be remembered. R.I.P Steve Jobs
I rely on my iPhone
October 8, 2011 at 10:20 am
Thank you for making apple what it is. I cherish my iPhone and I use it almost 24/7. Pre-ordering the 4s. You will be missed and never forgotten.
jhun
October 8, 2011 at 2:13 pm
you’re the best ever visionaries of the tech world… even thought i don’t have yet my own iPhone4, i admired your brilliant vision and the way the Apple tech phone and many other tech gadget…i say… YOU ARE THE BEST EVER!… may your soul rest in peace…
carlos
October 8, 2011 at 3:30 pm
he will be missed by us all, thanks for your contributions
imran
October 8, 2011 at 4:31 pm
it`s very sad news for tecnology………..
JosephYella
October 9, 2011 at 12:05 am
We miss a great man of technolgy in communication Rest in Prace.Amen
broccoli
October 9, 2011 at 3:27 am
changed the game sad to see such an extrodinary men go
Ajay
October 9, 2011 at 4:52 pm
very sad. iwill be great full to him
iPhone owner
October 9, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Steve, you created the “Touch Generation”
and you shaped the world the way you liked
R.I.P.
(P.S: I don’t think iPhone 4S sucks…)
sengdara
October 10, 2011 at 11:26 pm
You are the best!
FAHEEM ABBAS MIRANI
October 11, 2011 at 8:51 pm
DEAR STEVE YOU ARE INTELIGEND HARD WORKER PERSON W YOU DONE A AWESOME JOB WE ALL ARE MISS U FOREVER ND YOU ARE THE REAL GENIUS HERO I HAVENT IPHONE BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD IT BT IM REALLY VERY MUCH LIKE IPHONE ND MY PRAYERS IS WITH YOU ALWAYS