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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs dead at 56

Published:Wednesday | October 5, 2011 | 6:49 PM

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. said the company's co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday. He was 56.



"We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," Apple said in a brief statement.



"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."



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