2 months after resigning from Apple as CEO (August 2011) due to health reason Steve Jobs remained as the chairman of the company’s board. The genius and visionary that introduced and made the iconic iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac computers passed away at the age of 56 due to pancreatic cancer. The news of his passing was announced by his wife and the Apple on October 5.
Apple users are sending their condolence online via social media and though rememberingsteve@apple.com. Aside from the wonderful creations he did for the tech and computer world, Steve Jobs also touches the lives of everyone every time gives his talk. He inspired everyone to live their lives to the fullest by doing more of what they can do.
In the Apple website it welcomes its visitors to a black and white image of Steve Jobs with the date of his birth and death and leads to a page that says “”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.” It encourages everyone to send their messages of sharing their memories, condolences, and thoughts via email.
Bill Gates officially released a statement and sent his sympathy to the family of Jobs and also to his co-workers. The statement says: “”I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.””
The passing of Jobs saddens everyone especially those who waits for the release of iPhone4s that will be another phenomenal creation of Apple. Aside from Apple Inc, Jobs was also a board member of The Walt Disney Company, and married to Laurene Powell having 3 children and 1 from his former wife Lisa Brennan. He died in the State of California, USA.
