Steve Jobs 1955-2011

This is the cover of Apple.com

The World has suffered a great loss today. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away at the age of 56. Apple has officially confirmed his passing today. Jobs revolutionized the world with his innovations and inventions ;such as, the iPod and the iPhone.

In a release from Apple.

Jobs had been battling several unspecified health problems for many years, one of which was pancreatic cancer. Heath problems caused Jobs to retire as CEO of Apple six weeks ago, naming Tim Cook as his successor

According to www.msnbc.msn.com and Jobs family "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."

Jobs also co-created Pixar when he purchased The Graphics Group from Lucasfilm in 1986. Pixar has gone on to win several awards including Oscars for Best Animated Feature. Since then Disney has purchased Pixar in 2006.


According to online.wjs.com, In 2005 Jobs gave a commencement speech at Stanford University where he outlining three stories from his life


The first story is about connecting the dots.


The second story is about love and loss.


The third story is about death.


The world has lost a visionary, may he find peace where ever he is.