The former CEO and co-founder of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56. In 2004 Jobs announced he was suffering from was pancreatic cancer and has a tumor removed in the same year. No details of the cause of death have been released, but the company has confirmed his death and posted an official statement on their website.
“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” read a statement by Apple’s board of directors. “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.”
If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com
