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Barack Obama pays tribute to 'brave, bold' Steve Jobs
Published Thursday, Oct 6 2011, 14:01 BST | By Mayer Nissim | Add comment
President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Steve Jobs, who died on Wednesday, October 5.
The US leader issued a statement mourning the loss of the Apple co-founder, who passed away at the age of 56 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
Obama said: "Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
"Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world."
He added that with Jobs's passing "the world has lost a visionary".
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President Barack Obama's statement in full:
"Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
"By building one of the planet's most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike.
"Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
"The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve's wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him."
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The US leader issued a statement mourning the loss of the Apple co-founder, who passed away at the age of 56 after losing his battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Obama said: "Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
"Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world."
He added that with Jobs's passing "the world has lost a visionary".
> Steve Jobs 1955-2011: The Apple CEO throughout the years - Video
> Steve Jobs 1955-2011: Reactions
> Steve Jobs 1955-2011: Obituary
> Steve Jobs: Apple's leader in his own words
President Barack Obama's statement in full:
"Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators - brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it.
"By building one of the planet's most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike.
"Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
"The world has lost a visionary. And there may be no greater tribute to Steve's success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to Steve's wife Laurene, his family, and all those who loved him."
> Steve Jobs Pixar tribute: "An extraordinary visionary, a dear friend"
> Steve Jobs, Apple leader: US media reactions to his death
> Steve Jobs 1955-2011: Apple co-founder's biggest moments in pictures
> Steve Jobs 1955-2011: Apple pays tribute to its co-founder - pictures
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