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Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Dies

The former CEO of Apple died on Wednesday. He was 56 years old.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has died on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer. Jobs resigned from his CEO position in August. He was 56.

The company posted the following message 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 has 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.

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Reacting to Jobs' death, local resident Shawn Miller wrote on Gig Harbor Patch's Facebook page: "The world has lost a great man. Sad day."

How did Jobs and his company's products change your life? You can also share your thoughts, memories and condolences by emailing rememberingsteve@apple.com.

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