Steve Jobs, an Iconic Figure In the Tech World Dies at 56

It goes without question that Steve Jobs, one of the co-founders of tech giant Apple, was one of the most iconic figures of the tech world and our time.

For years, we’ve seen him deliver keynote after keynote in his signature black polo and blue jeans.

We were filled with great sadness and grief to learn, within the past 24 hours, that Jobs had in fact passed away due to health complications – a speculation of the public ever since his resignation as Apple’s CEO on August 24 2011.

“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” Apple said in a statement on their website.

“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.”

Apple.com currently have a message dedicated to the memory of Jobs on their homepage:

Google as well have offered a tribute to Jobs on their highly-trafficked homepage:

At various Apple stores on October 6 2011 as well, mourners have created impromptu memorials to honour his memory:

Whether you’re an Apple nerd or not, there’s no denying that Steve Jobs was a true visionary and his legacy will continue to live on through Apple for many years to come.

We weren’t surprised last night when our Facebook feeds became full of Steve Jobs quotes he made through his life and some of our favourites include:

Stay hungry, stay foolish

If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on.

We don’t get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life.

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.

Design is not what it looks like. Design is how it works.

I want to put a ding in the universe

Being the richest man in the cemetery does not matter to me. Going to bed saying we’ve done something wonderful, that’s what matters to me.

You can’t just ask customers what they want and then try to give that to them. By the time you get it built, they’ll want something new.

I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.

Which one’s your favourite Steve Jobs quote? And if you do have one not here, feel free to share in the comments section.

Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computers, says “his mind went blank like it had been clobbered with a hammer” when he learnt that Jobs had left us.

“Steve really excelled as the most incredible person, and business person and technology person in the world,” he said in an interview with The Early Show.

You can watch his interview below:

R.I.P. Steve Jobs