Steve Jobs dead at 56

Steve Jobs has died at the age 56. The wizard behind Apple who put the Mac, iPod, iPhone and iPad into the hands of millions of religiously devoted consumers around the globe, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Wednesday.

“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” the company said in a statement. “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.”
 
In a separate statement, his family said, “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.”
 
On Aug. 24, Jobs had announced his resignation as chief executive in an email to employees that was also made public.
 
In his message, he said he could “no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO,” and the company’s reins were handed over to chief operating officer Tim Cook.

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