Steve Jobs dies aged 56. Going to be missed.
I'm truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs' death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it's been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely.
- Bill Gates
On a personal note, I hope to god people don't mourn him just because he's the creator of such symbolic items in peoples lives [iPod, iPhone, iPad] and that they actually mourns him for his achievements and his status as one of, if not the best inventer of the 21st century.
1955-2011
