Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died

06.10.2011
Apple co-founder, former CEO, and chairman Steve Jobs died today, Apple's board of directors has confirmed. He had been battling an illness widely believed to be pancreatic or liver cancer, and had in late August saying he was no longer able to do the job. He had remained as Apple's chairman after promoting then-CFO Tim Cook to CEO.

Jobs had a , but he led several revolutions, including the advent of user-centered computers via the Macintosh, the digital music business via iTunes and the iPod, and most recently tablet computing via the iPad.

Apple's board of directors wrote:

We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.

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.

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.