Steve Jobs Died

Steve Jobs greets members of the public with his wife Laurene Powell Jobs in June. Photo: Bloomberg

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died "peacefully", his family said, as they thanked those who have supported them through the past year of his battle with cancer.
"Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family," his relatives said in a statement on Wednesday, US time.

"In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family," the family said.

 

"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." Jobs died on Wednesday at age 56. He is survived by his wife Laurene, with whom he had three children. He also had a daughter with a woman he dated before marrying.
Apple announced his death on Wednesday without giving a specific cause.

"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," the company said in a brief statement.

"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."
Jobs had pancreatic cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009 after taking a leave of absence for unspecified health problems.

He took another leave of absence in January - his third since his health problems began - before resigning as chief executive six weeks ago.
Jobs became Apple's chairman and handed the chief executive job over to his hand-picked successor, Tim Cook.
Cook on Wednesday described Jobs as a "visionary and creative genius".
"The world has lost an amazing human being," Cook said.
"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

AFP, AP

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