We were deeply sorry to hear today that Steve Jobs, one of most prominent figures in the world of computing has passed away at 56. The news was first released by AP at 7:30.

We offer our deepest sympathies to his family in this moment of sorrow and grief. Steve Jobs has for a long time fought with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He has resigned from his position as CEO of Apple only a month ago. He died at 56. Apple has stated that anyone willing to send their thoughts and memories of Steve Jobs could do so by sending an email to rememberingsteve@apple.com

Apple’s board of directors  issued an statement expressing their deep grief and praising Steve Jobs as one of the most brilliant, creative and visionary business leaders of our times. The world is better today because of the work of Steve Jobs. Apple has posted Steve Jobs memorial picture on their main website.

Tim Cook, Steve Jobs heir as the CEO of Apple which has only a couple of days ago presented the new iPhone 4S to the global audience, has sent an email to all employees in Apple, confirming that Steve Jobs has passed away. There aren’t enough words to describe the sadness and gratitude they felt to Steve Jobs. Apple will in the near future held a celebration of Mr. Jobs life.
Many important business and politicians have expressed their condolences to Steve Jobs family. Bill Gates of Microsoft issued a statement where he talks about  his 3 decade long relationship with Steve Jobs. He said that there aren’t many cases where single individuals had such a large impact on the world as Steve Jobs had.

His family has issued a statement where they say that Steve Jobs died peacefully among his family. For the public he was a man of great vision, but in his privacy he was a man who deeply cherished his family. A new website will be made for those willing to offer tributes and memories on Steve Jobs. They have thanked to everyone for their prayers and asked for their privacy to be respected in this times of deep grief.

President of USA, Barack Obama has written on the White House blog that he and his family are deeply sad to hear about Steve Jobs passing. He stated that Steve Jobs was one of the great American leaders and visionaries. Story about Steve Jobs and Apple is a story about America. Starting Apple in his garage and transforming it into one of most successful companies on the planet was a great example of the pioneering American spirit. By creating personal computers and later inventing smartphones and tablet computers he has changed the lives of millions of people.

Apple Stores around the globe will darken the lights on their Apple logos and flags in Apple’s Cupertino California campus will be lowered at half mast. Google and Microsoft, Apple’s biggest competitors, have linked to tributes to Steve Jobs on their websites.

Rest in peace Steve Jobs, you will be remembered by the world.