Steve Jobs the Apple founder and former CEO has died at the age of 56 to pancreatic cancer. Jobs’ family issued a statement: “Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family … We are grateful for the support and kindness of those who share our feelings for Steve. We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.” Cook sent a statement to employees that in part read “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.” Microsoft cofounder and sometimes Jobs rival Bill Gates tweeted “Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to Steve Jobs’ family & friends. The world rarely sees someone who made such a profound impact.” In most patients who have liver transplants after such tumors, the median survival rate is typically about two years.
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Steve Jobs was the best but nobody really knew he was still battling with it. GL Steve forever!