Statement by Apple’s Board of Directors:
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.
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 inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.
If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com
MacDailyNews Take: Oh, how we’d hoped this day would never come. Steve Jobs changed our lives profoundly.
We deeply mourn the passing of Steven P. Jobs. We have all lost a true Renaissance man. Mr. Jobs made the world a better place while bravely fighting an insidious disease during the last several years of his life under much public scrutiny. While we hope he did all of this free of pain, we suspect otherwise. Add “courageous” to the long list of superlatives describing this singular genius.
We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Thank you, Mr. Jobs for everything you have given to the world.
Rest in peace.
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In 2009, following a liver transplant that he credited with prolonging his life, Steve Jobs said hoped that everyone would consider organ donation (video). For more information, in the US, please visit organdonor.gov. In Mr. Jobs’ honor, please consider giving the gift of life.
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Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They invent. They imagine. They heal. They explore. They create. They inspire. They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art? Or sit in silence and hear a song that’s never been written? Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
We make tools for these kinds of people.
While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.
“STAY HUNGRY-STAY FOOLISH”-well said
We lost a genius. Rest in peace Steve
I am deeply saddened by his death. He has been an inspiration to me and I have made my living using his products for the last 20 years. His influence on my life has been profound and I will remain eternally thankful. May he rest in peace.
Steve, you are such a great guy and you changed my life in so many ways. Rest in peace knowing that you changed the world. You are a great guy and i had hoped I would get to meet you someday but now I can’t.. From the rest of the world to you… Thank you
Rest in peace Mr Jobs. Thank-you for making the world a better, happier, more fun place and for being an inspiration to so many.
Oh Steve. Steve. Steve. We love you forever. Thank you. Thank you.
Damn………
What would Apple be with out Steve Jobs. He done slot for apple when he came back to apple after Apple bought Steve company Next and he changed Apple in a good way. We Apple fan boys will miss you. Rest in peace Steve.
RIP Steve. Surely Heaven runs on Macs.
If not, they will soon!
God Bless You Steve. It’s a great loss. You enriched our lives.
Today is my birthday. Not-so-happy birthday to me.
Poop.
The greatness of this leader can not be measured in words! He actually made technology IMPROVE this world and his impact in this world is beyond words… There are not many people you can say that about… RIP Steve and may your legacy live forever… LONG LIVE STEVE JOBS!
My world is a far better place because of Steve jobs!
Thank you Steve!
Rest in peace, Mr. Jobs. You will continue to inspire me in death as you did in life.
the man who changed the world..
All the dots are now connected…and that has made all the difference for all of us. Stay hungry, stay foolish. Rest in peace.
I never knew Steve Jobs, but he changed my life for the better in many ways.
Thank you Steve.
A sad day indeed. Godspeed to Steve and condolences to his family and all that loved and knew him.
Steve Jobs was one of a very rare handful of men who can actually say they changed the world.
well said, rest in peace!
RIP Steve. What can be said? You’ve touched the lives of so many people without even knowing them and we have you specifically to thank for so many amazing, life-enhancing products.
Some of my stuff:
][e, IIGS, Commodore 64, Gateway 2000 PIII-266, Powermac G4 Quicksilver, Powermac G5, iMac G5, Mac mini, MBP ’06, MBP ’07, MBP ’11, iPods (3G was my favorite, Shuffle, Nano), iPhone 1G, iPhone 3G, iPhone 4…
We’ll miss you, Steve.
The best that we can do is to honor Steve Jobs is to strive to promote and to provide, in whatever we do, the same passion for excellence and commitment to innovation.
Steve: You made my life, as well as countless other’s, better and happier. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Steve, you made a dent in the universe, just as you’d planned. Thank you for everything.
His vision and innovation gave me the passion for technology. I’m study what I am today because of this man. Long live his passion.
Rest in Peace Steve. You were an example, an inspiration, and a benefactor to all. The companies and the products you inspired really changed the world. I hope that those you trained can carry on the work you started.