Overview

• Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on X that Steve Jobs saw the future as “bright and boundless,” adding, “We miss you, my friend.”
• Official records note Jobs died around 3 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2011, at his Palo Alto home, with respiratory arrest as the immediate cause and metastatic pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor as the underlying condition.
• He died one day after Apple introduced the iPhone 4S and Siri, a timing frequently recalled in anniversary coverage.
• The Steve Jobs Archive continues to collect his quotes, photos, videos, and emails, and it offers fellowships; Apple’s “Remembering Steve” page remains available.
• Retrospectives underscore Apple’s continued growth under Cook’s leadership, with reports noting the company’s multitrillion-dollar valuation.