Apple’s Steve Jobs’ Resignation, His Medical History, And His Amazing Achievements

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Steve Jobs, who was on sick leave with an undisclosed illness since the beginning of this year, announced his resignation as technology giant Apple’s chief executive. He will be replaced by Tim Cook, the company’s chief operating officer.

His note about his resignation to the Apple board and the public was brief:

“I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s C.E.O., I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come. I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.”

During his lifetime so far, 56 years, his achievements have been stunning. He turned a company, Apple, which he had founded, from a struggling firm valued at $9 per share a decade ago, to the world’s most valuable company today, just tipping Exxon Mobil, at nearly $400 per share. He was personally involved in the creation and bringing onto the market of Macintosh, iPod, IPhone, iTunes, iMovie and iPad.