Steve Jobs Passes Away

Steve Jobs passed away today. A statement from Apple reads:

We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today. 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. His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family. Our hearts go out to them and to all who were touched by his extraordinary gifts.

His death comes one day after the release of the iPhone 4S. Steve was only 56 years old.