[ Steve Jobs at Macworld 2007. Photo by Dan Farber via creative commons license. ]

Apple announced today that founder Steve Jobs passed away. Read the full press release below.

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Statement by Apple's Board of Directors

CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.

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.
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Tributes to Steve Jobs

[ Apple's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ Boing Boing's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ NPR's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ Variety's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ Mashable's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ Ars Technica tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ Business Insider's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]

[ Bloomberg's tribute to Steve Jobs. ]