Spiderman 4 (2012): Goodbye Steve Jobs!

Leaders from the worlds of business, politics and entertainment offer their thought on Jobs and his legacy.

“We've lost something we won't get back. The way I see it, though, the way people love products he put so much into creating means he brought a lot of life to the world.” - Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder

“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.” - Tim Cook, Apple CEO

“He always seemed to be able to say in very few words what you actually should have been thinking before you thought it. His focus on the user experience above all else has always been an inspiration to me.” - Google CEO Larry Page

“Steve was such an 'original,' with a thoroughly creative, imaginative mind that defined an era. Despite all he accomplished, it feels like he was just getting started.” - Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Co.

“Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.” - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

"Steve was among the greatest of American innovators — brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world and talented enough to do it.
By building one of the planet's most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the Internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grown-ups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: He changed the way each of us sees the world." - President Obama

“Again and again Steve Jobs introduced us to a thing we could not have imagined.” (via Twitter) - Actress Mia Farrow

“Today, we lost one of the most influential thinkers, creators and entrepreneurs of all time. Steve Jobs was simply the greatest CEO of his generation. While I am deeply saddened by his passing, I'm reminded of the stunning impact he had in revolutionizing the way people consume media and entertainment.” - Rupert Murdoch, News Corp. CEO

“Thanks for the tools, the inspiration, the possibilities... Miss you already Steve.” (via Twitter) - Musicial Trent Reznor

For those of us lucky enough to get to work with Steve, it's been an insanely great honor. I will miss Steve immensely." - Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp. co-founder