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Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011, at age 56. The 15th anniversary of his death fell on October 5, 2026; it had passed by two days as of October 7, 2026.
When did Steve Jobs die?
Jobs died in Palo Alto, California, on October 5, 2011, aged 56, according to the Associated Press. That date makes October 5, 2026, the 15th anniversary.
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How Apple announced his death
Apple’s Board of Directors issued a statement on October 5, 2011, saying: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today.” The statement also recognized his innovations and offered condolences to his wife, Laurene, and family. Read Apple’s announcement.
On the same day, then-Apple CEO Tim Cook sent a message to employees remembering Jobs as a friend and mentor. Cook wrote: “No words can adequately express our sadness at Steve’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him.” He said Apple would honor Jobs by continuing the work he loved. Read Cook’s message.
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Tributes beyond Apple
President Barack Obama also issued a statement on October 5, 2011, calling Jobs “a visionary.” Obama credited his work with helping make computers personal, putting the internet in people’s pockets, and using storytelling to bring joy to audiences. Those are Obama’s characterizations of Jobs’s influence. Read Obama’s statement at the American Presidency Project.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How people remembered Jobs in 2026
In 2026 anniversary coverage, MacRumors reported that Apple’s Remembering Steve page highlighted more than one million submissions from people around the world. The figure is reported by MacRumors; it should not be read as an independently audited count or as a measure of submissions made only in 2026. See MacRumors’ anniversary report.
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