Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away on Wednesday, October 5. 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 grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. Steve Jobs after returning to Apple in 1997
The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.”
Apple is planning a celebration of Mr. Jobs’s life and is offering the public the opportunity to share their condolences and thoughts at rememberingsteve@apple.com.
The family of former Apple chief executive Steve Jobs said that he died "peacefully" on Wednesday, surrounded by his family. "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. Online, mourners began leaving notes on Facebook tribute pages as well as the Steve Jobs Day Facebook page.
Apple's board also released its own statement.
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The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
"Steve Jobs was an extraordinary visionary, our very dear friend and the guiding light of the Pixar family," Lasseter and Catmull said. The family of Apple Inc. co-founder and chairman Steve Jobs issued this statement Wednesday in response to his death:
"Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family.
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