Jobs Passes Away at Home
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Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc., passed away on October 5, 2011, at his home in Palo Alto, California, due to complications from a relapse of his islet-cell pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor. He died surrounded by his family, including his wife, children, and sisters. His sister, Mona Simpson, recounted his final moments, noting that Jobs's last words were 'Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.' Following his death, a small private funeral was held on October 7, 2011, with details kept confidential out of respect for his family. In honor of Jobs, flags at Apple and Pixar were flown at half-staff, and California Governor Jerry Brown declared October 16, 2011, as 'Steve Jobs Day.' A private memorial service was held at Stanford University, attended by notable figures from the tech industry, media, and entertainment, including Bono and Joan Baez. Attendees received a copy of 'Autobiography of a Yogi' as a farewell gift. Jobs was buried in an unmarked grave at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, reflecting his desire for privacy even in death. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #SteveJobs #AppleInc. #Memorial #Technology #Innovation

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