Share Your Thoughts on Steve Jobs
A leader in innovation, technology and a game-changer in how we live and work, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies at 56.
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One month after stepping down as chief executive, the New York Times is reporting that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died.
The Times described Mr. Jobs as a "visionary who helped usher in the era of personal computers" and "led a cultural transformation" in the way we listen to music, watch movies and communicate via mobile devices. The Times reported:
Mr. Jobs stepped down from the chief executive role in late August, saying he could no longer fulfill his duties, and became chairman. He underwent surgery for pancreatic cancer in 2004, and received a liver transplant in 2009.
“Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” the company said. “The world is immeasurably better because of Steve."
On Apple's website, a photo of Jobs appears and links to one statement that 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."
The news comes just one day after the company announced its latest product, the iPhone 4S.
Larry Russo
2:04 am on Thursday, October 6, 2011
I am deeply saddened by this loss - we need pioneers and visionaries in our ever troubled world - we need the hope, inspiration and forward thinking that people like Thomas Edison, John Lennon, Jim Henson and Steve Jobs provided for all of us.... what can we do now to fill the void? - I keep believing in what they taught us...
THINK DIFFERENT
The world will miss you Steve
Kari
5:31 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011
What a beautiful sentiment, Larry. Your words spoke for all of us.
Bev Fantini
6:06 am on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Steve Jobs gave a new meaning to the letter i and he has enriched and changed our daily lives forever. Brilliant man with innovative ideas who lived everyday for a purpose and a change for the better. God Bless You Mr. Jobs. You will be forever in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara
8:04 am on Thursday, October 6, 2011
My first computer was a Mac. It became my window on the world and I am deeply indebted to its creator Steve Jobs. Well done, Mr. Jobs...
Camilo H. Smith
12:51 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Thanks everyone for your sharing your thoughts on Jobs' passing.
Gloria M Ron-Fornes
1:02 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011
Steve's passing has brought sadness to us all. Yes he was an innovator and made tremendous changes to our world but more importantly we should think and live his messages - to live each day as if it was your last...to really find out what you like to do and go do it...that is what we all need to keep with us and bring into our lives.
Tom Ucko
3:54 pm on Thursday, October 6, 2011
iHave iPod iTunes iPhone iPad...iSad
Kevin Huart
10:35 am on Saturday, October 8, 2011
It's strange that Steve Jobs was a CEO yet he seems to have touched all of us in a very personal way. i feel like a boy that has lost his hero.
Monk
10:18 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011
A remarkable man? Sure, but "Apple employees—the ones not bound by confidentiality agreements—have had a different story to tell over the years about Jobs and the bullying, manipulation and fear that followed him around Apple." (see What Everyone Is Too Polite to Say About Steve Jobs)