Latest News About When Did Steve Jobs Died

Updated 2026-04-21 02:07

Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011. He passed away at age 56 at his home in Palo Alto, California, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Apple announced his death in a brief statement, noting that “we are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today”. The official death certificate later indicated the immediate cause as respiratory arrest resulting from the cancer, with pancreatic cancer having spread to other organs. His resignation as CEO had been announced in August 2011, and he remained as chairman until his death.[2][4][5]

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Apple Says Company Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died - WBUR

Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died. He was 56.

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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dies at 56 | CBC News

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who revolutionized technology through his design, marketing and creation of personal computers and mobile devices, has died at 56, the company announced Wednesday.

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Apple's Steve Jobs Dies at 56 | Fox News

Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the PC to the iPod and iPhone, died Oct. 5 at 56.

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