Geek Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 <div class="KonaBody"><p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/steve-jobs.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs" title="steve-jobs" width="620" height="419" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22035" /></p> <p>Unbelievably sad and terrible news to report: legendary Apple leader and tech visionary Steve Jobs has died. The following statement has been issued by the Apple Board of Directors:</p> <blockquote><p>We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></blockquote> <p>Apple has put up a short and touching note <a href="http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/">on their website</a> as well as the image up top, the note says the following:</p> <blockquote><h2 style="font-size:1.2em;">Steve Jobs: 1955-2011</h2> <p>Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. 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.</p> <p>If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com</p></blockquote> <p>The family of Steve Jobs’ has since released the following statement:</p> <blockquote><p>Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></blockquote> <p>Apple CEO Tim Cook sent out the following email to Apple employees:</p> <blockquote><p>Team, I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.</p> <p>Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. 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.</p> <p>We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.</p> <p>No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.</p> <p>Tim</p></blockquote> <p>We’re all at a loss for words. Thank you Steve for everything, rest in peace.</p> <p><img src="http://osxdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/apple.jpg" alt="Apple" title="apple" width="250" height="306" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22030" /></p> </div> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TJTuDzIiS94tv89fqumqAya-jT4/0/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TJTuDzIiS94tv89fqumqAya-jT4/0/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TJTuDzIiS94tv89fqumqAya-jT4/1/da"><img src="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/TJTuDzIiS94tv89fqumqAya-jT4/1/di" border="0" ismap="true"></img></a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:yIl2AUoC8zA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:V_sGLiPBpWU"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?i=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:V_sGLiPBpWU" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:D7DqB2pKExk"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?i=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:D7DqB2pKExk" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:7Q72WNTAKBA"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?d=7Q72WNTAKBA" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?a=FY_ULoa5ZH4:dUR3miYPWWM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/osxdaily?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/osxdaily/~4/FY_ULoa5ZH4" height="1" width="1"/> View the full article
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