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Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple, Passes Away at 56

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Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple and the man responsible for numerous technology innovations that shape our lives on a daily basis, has passed away.

He was 56.

Jobs announced in 2004 that he suffered from a rare form of pancreatic cancer and had a tumor removed later that year, but he continued to deal with a number of health problems since then.

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

In 2009, after stating his "health-related issues were more complex than I thought," Jobs underwent a liver transplant. Less than two months ago, he resigned as CEO of Apple, telling the public he could no longer meet the "duties and expectations" for himself in that position.

Apple - which released its latest iPhone model this week - released a statement soon after Jobs passed away. It reads: "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 an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

Our thoughts go out to Jobs' family and loved ones.

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    poopsie

    Jobs was a selfish tyrant, money hungry techno-nerd. Basically a CREEP, like most Silicon Valley executives are.

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    Elysse

    RIP Steve Jobs! The world will miss you! ):

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    C.U.B.

    SAD,SAD,SAD

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    jaybird369

    My condolences, heart and prayers go out to the entire family of Steve Jobs. Steve, THANK YOU, sir...for inventing (among other things) the Apple MacBook laptop. I bought an Apple MacBook laptop over this past summer on June 29, 2011. I LOVE IT!!! The Internet keeps me so easily entertained these days. So long Steve...you will be missed and may you REST IN PEACE!!!!! Amen.

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    wawa

    My condolences 2 the family of Steve Jobs. U will b remembered 4ever 4 all ur great inventions that we use n everyday life.thank u 4 u will b trully missed.....