[Matt]

Steve Jobs has now died aged 56. Statement from Apple: http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/



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Apple CEO Steve Jobs has stepped down from his role amid health problems.

Statement:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/s...-ceo-of-apple/

[CharlieO]

[GypsyGoth]

He's dying of cancer, isn't he?

[Smithy]

yeah ^ so not a surprise tbh

[Callum]

Sad I hope he manages to make a recovery though and is able to still contribute to Apple.

[lostalex]

Class act. Thanks for creating the world's greatest consumer electronics company. Brilliant man who will be part of history for generations. i'm writting this on my iMac, and my iPod touch is charging, and my iMac is connected to the internet through my Time Capsule Wifi router. Apple II was the first computer i used and i'll always love logo the turtle.

Apple <3

[Callum]

He has now died

[Jack_]

WHAT.

/caps

[Matt]

Confirmed by Apple:

http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/

[GypsyGoth]

Aww

[bbfan1991]

RIP. Technology genius, condolences to his loved ones.

[Ramsay]

Rip

[Smithy]

[Scarlett.]

Whoah...RIP

[Jack_]

I'm really, really shocked by this. So soon after Tuesday's iPhone 4S launch as well...just...weird.

An amazing man, RIP.

[Maia]

WTF? Really can't believe that

R.I.P.

[Chuck]

omgz I didn't expect him to die so early.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by chuck.pass

omgz I didn't expect him to die so early.

It's really not early, he's been living with a type of cancer for many years that usually kills people in less than a year. So he fought it bravely.

brave man, flawed in many ways as we are all flawed, but truly a great innovator, a great visionary. Like the John Lennon once said "there would be no Beatles if there was no Elvis". I believe Steve is the Elvis of computers, and i can't wait to see the new Beatles inspired by him.

[Niall]

This is so sad. The man was an absolute legend. Though he was arrogant at times, the way he brought Apple into being a worldwide giant from being nearly bankrupt in just ten years is incredible.

This is so awful. RIP.

[Niall]

The statement Apple have on their website:

Spoiler:

[Marc]

sad times. RIP

[lostalex]

Steve Jobs is the Benjamin Franklin of this century.

[Niamh.]

iRIP

[Patrick]

Shame.

Although I strongly dislike the bastards who work for Apple because they are money grabbing and think they are something, I do appreciate the work this bloke did.

As Niall said he turned the company round in 10 Years from going bankrupt to being worth more than America's government [something like that].

RiP Man.

Originally Posted by Niamh.

iRIP

[Ryan.]

Originally Posted by Patrick

Shame.

Although I strongly dislike the bastards who work for Apple because they are money grabbing and think they are something, I do appreciate the work this bloke did.

As Niall said he turned the company round in 10 Years from going bankrupt to being worth more than America's government [something like that].

RiP Man.

How are they money grabbing Paddy. IMO they are one of the most generous companies.