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| Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies aged 56 | Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies aged 56 |
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| Former chief executive and co-founder of US technology giant Apple Steve Jobs has died, the company says. He was 56. | Former chief executive and co-founder of US technology giant Apple Steve Jobs has died, the company says. He was 56. |
| "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," Apple said. | "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," Apple said. |
| Jobs announced he was suffering from pancreatic cancer in 2004. | Jobs announced he was suffering from pancreatic cancer in 2004. |
| Fellow internet pioneer Bill Gates said Jobs' "profound impact" would " be felt for many generations to come". | |
| Mr Gates added: "For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely." | |
| 'The face of Apple' | |
| "Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being," Apple said. | |
| "Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple." | |
| He was one of the world's best-known business leaders and introduced the iPod and the iPhone to the world. | He was one of the world's best-known business leaders and introduced the iPod and the iPhone to the world. |
| His death came a day after Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 4S model. | His death came a day after Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 4S model. |
| Jobs announced in 2004 that he was suffering from pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant five years later. | |
| In January, he took medical leave, before resigning as CEO in August and handing over his duties to Tim Cook. | |
| In his resignation letter, Jobs said: "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." | |
| However, Jobs stayed on as Apple's chairman. | |
| More than almost any other business leader, he was indistinguishable from the company he co-founded in the 1970s. | |
| As the face of Apple, he represented its dedication to high-end technology and fashionable design. | As the face of Apple, he represented its dedication to high-end technology and fashionable design. |
| And inside the company he exerted a level of influence unheard of in most businesses. | And inside the company he exerted a level of influence unheard of in most businesses. |
| What is your reaction to the passing of Steve Jobs? You can send us your comments using the form below. | What is your reaction to the passing of Steve Jobs? You can send us your comments using the form below. |