The man who changed the world: Apple founder Steve Jobs, 56, dies weeks after quitting as boss of firm he started in his garage
'We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,' read a statement by Apple's board of directors.
'Steve's brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. 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.'
The homepage of Apple's website this evening switched to a full-page image of Jobs with the text, 'Steve Jobs 1955-2011.'
Clicking on the image revealed the additional text: '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.'
Jobs leaves a wife, a son and two daughters.
His relatives also released a statement, which said he 'died peacefully today, surrounded by his family.
'In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve's illness.'
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the news of Jobs's death to Apple employees via e-mail: 'I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.
Steve Jobs, 2005'We are planning a celebration of Steve’s extraordinary life for Apple employees that will take place soon.
'No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honour his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.'
Within minutes of his death being confirmed, tributes to Jobs began flooding the web, led by President Barack Obama, who tweeted: 'Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. From all of us at #Obama2012, thank you for the work you make possible every day - including ours.'
Steve Jobs, 2005Mr Obama later gave a fuller statement, in which he praised Jobs as a 'visionary' who was 'bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.'
'The world has lost a visionary,' he said. 'And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.
'Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.'
He added: 'Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.'
Memorial: The Apple Home page after it was revealed that Jobs had died
'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.'
Frail: Steve Jobs is helped into a car by a friend outside his home in California on August 26
Clicking on the image revealed the additional text: '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.'
Jobs leaves a wife, a son and two daughters.
His relatives also released a statement, which said he 'died peacefully today, surrounded by his family.
'In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family. We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve's illness.'
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the news of Jobs's death to Apple employees via e-mail: 'I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today.
Steve Jobs, 2005
'No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. We will honour his memory by dedicating ourselves to continuing the work he loved so much.'
Within minutes of his death being confirmed, tributes to Jobs began flooding the web, led by President Barack Obama, who tweeted: 'Rest in peace, Steve Jobs. From all of us at #Obama2012, thank you for the work you make possible every day - including ours.'
Creative genius: Apple announced the death of its founder on its website
Innovator: Steve Jobs introduces the Apple Nano in San Francisco. He passed away today
'Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose'
Steve Jobs, 2005
'The world has lost a visionary,' he said. 'And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.
'Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve’s wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him.'
He added: 'Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.'
Gadget: Jobs holds the new iPad during a product announcement in San Francisco last year
Concerns: In April Steve Jobs seemed frail sparking speculation he would have to resign
TIMELINE: FROM MAC TO THE IPAD
1976 Jobs co-founds Apple
1980 Apple's stock market flotation is biggest since Ford in 1956
1985 Leaves Apple to concentrate on new ventures, including Pixar and NeXT
1997 Returns to Apple promising to revitalise the flagging company
2000 Resumes as Apple CEO
2002 iPod launched
2003 iTunes launched
August 2004 Announces he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has undergone surgery to remove tumour.
2007 iPhone launched
June 2009 Returns to work six months after taking time off for liver transplant as part of cancer treatment
January 2010 iPad launched
17 January 2011 Announces he is taking a break from day-to-day operations to concentrate on his health.
11 March 2011 iPad 2 launched
24 August 2011 Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
05 October 2011 iPhone 4S launched
06 October 2011 Steve Jobs dies.
1980 Apple's stock market flotation is biggest since Ford in 1956
1985 Leaves Apple to concentrate on new ventures, including Pixar and NeXT
1997 Returns to Apple promising to revitalise the flagging company
2000 Resumes as Apple CEO
2002 iPod launched
2003 iTunes launched
August 2004 Announces he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has undergone surgery to remove tumour.
2007 iPhone launched
June 2009 Returns to work six months after taking time off for liver transplant as part of cancer treatment
January 2010 iPad launched
17 January 2011 Announces he is taking a break from day-to-day operations to concentrate on his health.
11 March 2011 iPad 2 launched
24 August 2011 Jobs resigns as Apple CEO
05 October 2011 iPhone 4S launched
06 October 2011 Steve Jobs dies.
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