Steve Jobs was an iconic person that took a concept from his parent's garage to a multi-billion dollar company. Not everyone will agree about his level of genius, but it is hard to argue with his results. You will find Steve Jobs' fingerprints on many areas of modern computing, and his blending of the user experience with technology will probably be his lasting footprint in history. With that said, let's look at an infographic titled "Farewell To A Genius".
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The Passing of Steve Jobs
In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. Though it was initially treated, Jobs reported of a hormone imbalance, underwent a liver transplant in 2009, and appeared progressively thinner as his health declined. In August 2011, during his third medical leave, Jobs resigned as CEO, but continued to work for Apple as Chairman of the Board until his death.
On October 5, 2011, he died in his Palo Alto home, aged 56. His death certificate listed respiratory arrest as the immediate cause of death, with "metastatic pancreas neuroendocrine tumor" as the underlying cause. His occupation was listed as "entrepreneur" in the "high tech" business.
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