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Steve Jobs’ Family, Barack Obama, Tim Cook and Bill Gates React to Apple Former CEO’s Death

Just one day after Apple proudly launched its new iPhone 4S, the company today officially announced terribly sad news that Apple founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, one of the most remarkable entrepreneurs and inspirational leaders in history, has died of pancreatic cancer at aged 56.

His death is a great loss not only to his family and Apple, but also to American industry and millions of people around the world.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said in email to staff: ?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.?

Images of Steve Jobs through the years

Steve Jobs? family said in a brief statement: ?Steve 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; a website will be provided for those who wish to offer tributes and memories. 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.?