Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs died this afternoon after his long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 56. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives,” Apple said in a statement. “The world is immeasurably better because of Steve.” His family released a separate statement saying that he “died peacefully today surrounded by his family…We know many of you will mourn with us, and we ask that you respect our privacy during our time of grief.” Read about his impact and legacy here, here, here, and here.