SPECIAL TRIBUTE: Visionary And Creative Genius Steve Jobs Dead At 56

It is a very sad day today around the world, in cyberspace and at Auto Spies as we learned Steve Jobs passed away today at age 56.

Company statement:

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 have 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.

If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com

As the former Technical Advisor to the President of Apple Canada I can say without reservation that not only would AutoSpies.com NOT exist, but I would never have gotten to the position I have in life or appreciated the beautiful details in life if it wasn't for him.

I was fortunate to meet him a number of times, mostly when he was running Next and Pixar and I can tell you from personal experience, NO ONE, BUT NO ONE was like him or radiated the magical vibe that he was able to.

He would tell me how he was sad he wasn't at Apple and always asked me first in our conversations how everyone was doing there and that he loved Apple.

I am deeply saddened personally because I realize how few REALLY great people are left walking this planet and he was without question one of the greatest.

RIP Steve and may God bless you and your family.

Thank you for what you did because what you did was INSANELY GREAT!



Let us know your thoughts and let us know your favorite things about him and Apple.

Agent 001 and the rest of the Agents

p.s. I also enjoyed the classy tribute from Bill

"I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come.For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely." -- Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates

Agent00R - 10/5/2011 9:02:23 PM

+7 Boost

A really sad day for the tech world.

RIP, Steve.

Agent00J - 10/5/2011 9:06:17 PM

+3 Boost

I'm still in shock from the news. I would pray for peace for his family at this time of tremendous loss. I never met him but am sad, I can only imagine how those who knew him are feeling right now.

-00J

pepito66 - 10/6/2011 12:22:27 AM

+3 Boost

I feel so sad for his lost, he was a genios ,he was a man that change the world for good for positive things he change ours lives, he also make ours lives more comfortable ,he was a talent blessed by God. He must be an inspiration of everybody. I have to tell I feel sad but I also feel happy because I am an Apple customer and I have part of his creations with me , my IPhone my IPad , my computer, my mp3.
This is just an small part of his legacy all my marvelous Apples devices created just by him.
Rest in peace Steve and thanks a lot on the name of the humanity.

PlanB - 10/6/2011 12:26:31 AM

+1 Boost

He didn't invent the mousetrap, but he sure could re-invent them and make it the best damn mousetrap anyone has ever used. When we look back on our history I don't know if he'll get the same recognition as Ford or Edison but I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the same history book someday. RIP Steve

topneuro - 10/6/2011 8:12:35 AM

+3 Boost

Steve Jobs, Immortal Beloved of Computers.
Apple Rules, Microsoft drools.
Rest in Peace.

aboodesta - 10/6/2011 9:32:09 AM

+4 Boost

Whether you're an apple fan or not, Steve Jobs was a legend and a major contributor to why our tech is as awesome as it is today. He will be remembered... A great man.

AgentOrange - 10/6/2011 10:39:59 AM

+4 Boost

He was a genius and a bit of a car guy - he drove a Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG..

Caraficionado - 10/6/2011 12:02:29 PM

+3 Boost

I love my Mac and Iphone.

TCLA - 10/6/2011 1:07:54 PM

+2 Boost

I work for Universal Music Group, and Steve Jobs and Apple changed the way we do business. He changed the way we buy and listen to music. Because of Apple, I have an incredibly great job in digital music. I'm fortunate to have a lot of friends that work for Apple and iTunes in Cupertino, and I can tell you that anyone would be lucky to work for that company. They're all family, and are all treated as such. I'm fortunate to get to work with Apple on a daily basis. I never did have the opportunity to meet him, but I feel like he changed my life in many ways.

RIP Mr. Jobs. Your vision will live on!

sdcarguy - 10/6/2011 1:14:20 PM

+1 Boost

Thanks for sharing personal interactions with him, 001. He was so private, we don't get to see that side.

Designer1 - 10/6/2011 9:56:51 PM

+1 Boost

May you rest in peace Steve, God rest your soul and Bless your family.

truckman - 10/7/2011 1:56:20 AM

+1 Boost

RIP Steve, we lost an honorable guy, there isn't many people with this kind of money that are honorable.