Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder and former CEO, has died at the age of 56.

Apple has posted this statement on its website: Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.  Complete story: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/05/steve-jobs-dead_n_997223.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009