Apple Inc. has announced co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56, according to MSNBC.

The company released a brief statement following his death.

“We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” the company said.“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.”

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