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CUPERTINO, California – Apple founder and former CEO Steve Jobs who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology – from personal computers to the iPod and iPhone – has died. He was 56. Apple announced his death on Wednesday afternoon, October 5, without giving a specific cause.

“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company said in a brief statement. “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.”

Jobs had battled cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009 after taking a leave of absence for unspecified Health Problems. He took another leave of absence in January – his third since his health problems began – before resigning as CEO six weeks ago. Jobs became Apple’s chairman and handed the CEO job over to his hand-picked successor, Tim Cook. ###