“Death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is life's change agent.”

— Steve Jobs, Stanford commencement address (2005)

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1955 – 2011

American business magnate and co-founder of Apple Inc. Known for his relentless perfectionism, revolutionary products, and memorable Stanford commencement address.

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