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Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs Dies

Jobs was 56.

(BCN) Steve Jobs, 56, the former CEO of Apple, has died, the company announced Wednesday.

"Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being," a statement on the company's website said.

"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."

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Jobs stepped down as the head of the tech company in August.

Those wishing to share memories and condolences are asked to email rememberingsteve@apple.com.

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