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Steve Jobs, the mastermind behind Apple's iPhone, iPad, iPod, iMac and iTunes, has died, Wednesday October 5th, 2011. Jobs was 56.
Jobs co-founded Apple Computer in 1976 and, with his childhood friend Steve Wozniak, marketed what was considered the world's first personal computer, the Apple II.
Just this last August 2011, Steve Jobs wrote his resignation to Apple:
"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know," Jobs wrote in his letter of resignation. "Unfortunately, that day has come."
In 2004, he was forced to say publicly he had a rare form of pancreatic cancer. In 2009, it was revealed that he had quietly gone to a Memphis hospital for a liver transplant.
He took three medical leaves from Apple. He did not share details.
In 2009, sources said, members of Apple's board of directors had to persuade him to disclose more about his health as "a fiduciary issue," interwoven with the health of the company.
He was listed in March as 109th on the Forbes list of the world's billionaires, with a net worth of about $8.3 billion. After selling Pixar animation studios to The Walt Disney Company in 2006, he became a Disney board member and the company's largest shareholder. Disney is the parent company of ABC News.
Analysts said Apple performed well during Jobs' absence, partly because he was available for big decisions and partly because his chief lieutenant, Tim Cook, was the hands-on manager even when Jobs was there.
The company has a history of bouncing back. In January 2009, after he announced his second medical leave, Apple stock dropped to $78.20 per share. But it quickly recovered and became one of the most successful stocks on Wall Street. On one day in the summer of 2011, with the stock hitting the $400 level, Apple briefly passed ExxonMobil as the world's most valuable company.
SEGMENTS OF THIS STORY were writen By NED POTTER and COLLEEN CURRY | ABC News
NOTE FROM MIKEERSON: I haven't had much time for myself to spend at Renderosity, and in the two months I've been gone I've only made under 5 comments, so, please don't think I've forgoten you, I've just had to devote my time to Reality more lately. ...TAG IV Will get into play around mid October - here is the hit list so far:
XXXXX TAG IV HIT LIST XXXXX
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If you want to play, tell me so in your comments.
Comments (40)
UteBigSmile
Sorry to hear this! Please Mike, take your time, wish you all the best!
Faemike55
Not sure how to take this news. Sorry to hear that he has died
lonely_wolf
... A wonderful tribute!
bazza
Nice tribute piece Mike!! Take care my friend!!
adrie
A great tribute to a great person who left us all, i hear the news this morning. Take your time Mike, we will be waiting for you....take care Mike.
renecyberdoc
jeeeeeez man exactly my age. he was a brilliant brain. be back when you can bro.we have not forgotten you either. maybe next year in texas??:
Rhanagaz
Sad news, Mike - but you have made a wonderful tribute!... Reality is a time waster....but no hurry - see you soon! ;o)
doarte
Sad News, wonderful tribute
HADCANCER
Talent has left the building
eekdog
nice presentation Mike, he was a master mind of computers.
magnus073
Great dedi here Mike, it is sad to know he has passed away
vitachick
I saw it on TV..Imagin this guy started working out from his garage. Wonderful dedication to a master of what people would like. He also said computers will not just be a hobby...So true. Schools have them etc..
Stratkat
Thanks for sharing this; Mike. glad you took a few minutes to share. Nothing is worth more than our health... He will be missed...
Bossie_Boots
A fantastic tribute to the founder of apple i wouldnt do without my imac and my mac air so i owe him bless him !!
FaeMoon
People who changed the world... he is definitely at the top of the list. So many changes to how we live. What is the tag game? Sounds fun.. we do miss you, but I know how life can get in the way at times. :)
drifterlee
Wonderful dedication, Mike!
njb2000
Sad new on this inspirational man Just shows how cruel life can be! I thought the best image of the day was his silhouette as the bite of the Apple!
MagikUnicorn
Great JOB ;-) SAD DAY MY FRIEND :( Have a wonderful weekend
boobunny
I love my iPod. I never kept up, didn't even know who he was until news broke into the show I was watching last night to announce his death. He was pretty amazing in his creations. Wonder if Apple can keep up without him.
Madbat
Oh, put me in for Tag, definitely. Bummer to hear about Steve Jobs.
wotan Online Now!
Great man and creator... heaven is happy with yuor coming!
npauling
It is a very sad loss for the whole world and he was really so young too. He will be greatly missed. I too find it hard to keep up with all the commenting as life does get in the way but it is great to see a posting from you.
RodS
I've never had an Apple product (yet), but that in no way relects my admiration for Steve Jobs. The man was a true genius. Sad to hear of his passing. We're pulling for you, Mike - it's a tough market out there, and sometimes real life hands us a platter that is too big to digest, at least in one sitting. I feel your pain, buddy! I'd like nothing better than to tell 'em to take my job and put it where the sun never shines, but I'd play hell finding one with equivilent pay and bennies. Hang in there, my friend, and do what needs doing - we'll be here when the time is right for your return. Looking forward to TAG! :-D
brycek
Wonderful tribute, Mike!!
DennisReed
Excellent Dedication!
mgtcs
Wonderful tribute Mike, excellent image! Very sorry for him, we lost a great mind!
KnightWolverine
Imagination at it's finest in this creation...Fantastic Dedi!!
erlandpil
Great dedi here erland
carlx
Excellent tribute, iSad, too!!!
efron_241
if some one finds a way to send a message from overthere.. it will be SJ. We haven't heard the last of him