Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday. He was 56.
The company's homepage featured simply a photo of Jobs and his years of birth and death.
"Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives," Apple's board of directors said in a statement Wednesday night. "The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.
"His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts."
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Jobs had battled health problems, including pancreatic cancer, and stepped down as CEO in August. Tim Cook then took over that role.
On Wednesday, Cook sent this email to all company employees:
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Team,
I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.
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.
We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences in the interim, you can simply email rememberingsteve@apple.com.
No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honor his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.
Tim
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