Steve Jobs (1955-2011): Life in Pictures

The world will never be the same following the death of the 56-year-old tech visionary Steve Jobs, who has often been hailed as "one of the greatest of American innovators."

Jobs passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 5, but his wonderful stories will be remembered forever.

In 1976, Steve Jobs founded Apple, along with Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The Apple I computer subsequently went on sale for $666.66.

In 1983, Jobs lured Pepsico's John Sculley to serve as Apple's CEO. However, in 1985, a clash between Jobs and Sculley led to Jobs' resignation. Wozniak also resigned from Apple the same year.

After Jobs' resignation, in 1986, he stared a new computer company Next Inc., making high-end machines for universities. He also spent $10 million buying Pixar from "Star Wars" creator George Lucas.

In 1997, Jobs became Apple's "interim" CEO and served as CEO in 2000. The next year, Apple sold the first iPod and released the iTunes software. The iPod became an overnight success.

In 2004, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. However, he seemed to have been cured of it.

In 2007, Apple released the first iPhone and in 2010, Apple unveiled the iPad, taking the tablet industry by storm.

On Aug. 24, 2011, Jobs resigned as Apple's CEO, paving the way for Apple COO Tim Cook to take over his role.

Apple launched iPhone 4S on Oct. 4 during "Let's talk iPhone" media event at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif. Job's absence at the event made many people wonder about his health. On Oct. 5, a pall of gloom descended when Apple announced the passing away of Jobs.

Start the slideshow to take a peek into the life of the enigmatic tech icon.

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Apple Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs (bottom row R) stepped back into the spotlight for the first time in nearly a year on September 9, 2009, drawing a standing ovation. Jobs, a pancreatic cancer survivor, returned to work in June after six months of medical leave, during which he underwent a liver transplant. Jobs is shown in this combination photographs dating (top row L to R) 2000, 2003, 2005,(bottom row L to R) 2006, 2008 and 2009.

Apple CEO Gil Amelio (L) listens as Apple co-founder Steve Jobs addresses the crowd at the MacWorld Expo, January 7 in Francisco. Jobs rejoined Apple after the computer company purchased his NeXT software firm. Amelio announced that Apple's turnaround plan is on track, despite its statement from last week that it will report a first-quarter operating loss of as much as $150 million.

Apple Computer Corp. on September 16 named Steven Jobs as Interim chief executive officer two months after Gil Amelio resigned from the position. Jobs is shown at a press conference at the first international NEXTWORLD Expo in San Francisco January 22, 1992. COMPUTERS APPLE

Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs stands beneath a photograph of him and Apple-co founder Steve Wozniak from the early days of Apple during the launch of Apple's new "iPad" tablet computing device in San Francisco, California, January 27, 2010.

Acting Apple CEO Steve Jobs talks during a presentation of Apple's new G3 line of Macintoshes and PowerBooks at the Flint Center in Cupertino on November 10. Jobs also outlined Apple's new marketing campaign.

Apple Computer co-founder and current board member Steve Jobs clasps his hands as he delivers the keynote address at the Macworld Expo in Boston August 6. Jobs announced that Microsoft has invested $150 million dollars in the company and agreed to a co-operative deal with its longtime rival. "We need all the help we can get," Jobs said to the crowd.

York City. The conference brings together top media CEO's and executives for panel and group discussions. Behind Jobs is an animated ant from Pixar's next feature, "A Bug's Life," due out in November.

Apple Computer's Interim CEO Steve Jobs delivers the keynote speech at the MacWorld Expo at San Francisco's Marriott Hotel, January 6. Stock in Apple jumped 20 percent after Jobs said it expects to report a profit for its most recent quarter, a quicker return to profitability than analysts had expected. "We are thrilled that our new plans are beginning to work," Jobs, said. "While there is still lots of work to do, Apple is clearly coming back as a major player." Jobs said Apple expects to report a profit of $45 million for the quarter just ended, the first quarter of its fiscal year.

Apple Computer Inc interim CEO Steve Jobs delivers a lecture at Macworld Expo Tokyo '99, the biggest trade show for the Macintosh faithful, at Makuhari Messe, east of Tokyo February 18. [Demonstrating Power Mac G3 workstations and iMac consumer desktops, Apple's hot-selling new products, Jobs said, "PC hardware can have style and can be elegant."

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs gives the keynote address at Apple's 1999 Worldwide Developers Conference at the San Jose Convention Center May 10. Apple's next generation of G3 Powerbooks will go on sale on May 20.

Apple Computer's Interim CEO Steve Jobs delivers the keynote speech at the MacWorld Expo at San Francisco's Marriott Hotel, January 6. Stock in Apple jumped 20 percent after Jobs said it expects to report a profit for its most recent quarter, a quicker return to profitability than analysts had expected. "We are thrilled that our new plans are beginning to work," Jobs said. "While there is still lots of work to do, Apple is clearly coming back as a major player." Jobs said Apple expects to report a profit of $45 million for the quarter just ended, the first quarter of its fiscal year. The image at right is of artist Pablo Picasso.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs announces the opening of Apple's first retail store during a press conference in at Tyson's Corner in McLean, Virginia, May 15, 2001. Jobs said that Apple hopes to eventually open 25 retail stores in the U.S. and that the first two stores will open this weekend.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs stands by the new iMac computer as he addresses the Apple Expo in Paris September 17 .The iMac computer sells in France for under 10,000 Francs.

Apple Computer Chief Executive Steve Jobs poses with the company's new iBook portable computer at the MacWorld computer trade show in New York on July 21. The new iBook, with a base price of $1,599, weighs six-pounds and is offered in two see-through colors, tangerine and blueberry.

Apple Computer Inc. founder Steve Jobs poses with the company's new Power Mac G4 Cube after his keynote address at the Macworld Conference and Exposition in New York on July 19. The G4 Cube, which Jobs said combines the power of the Power Mac G4 with the style and miniaturization of an iMac, comes in an 8-inch cube suspended in a clear enclosure.

Apple Computer Inc Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs explains iMovie digital video editing during a keynote speech at Macworld Expo in Makuhari, east of Tokyo February 16. The Macworld Expo opened on Wednesday and will end February 19.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs throws the new, lightweight Apple iBook notebook computer up in the air during a press event to introduce the new iBook at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California, May 1, 2001. The new iBook, which at 4.9 pounds will be the lightest and smallest full-featured consumer notebook on the market, will be available for purchase in mid-May. REUTERS/Lou Dematteis LD/HB

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs holds a box containing Apple's new Mac OS X operating system while giving the keynote address at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, California, May 21, 2001. Jobs announced that as of today, May 21, Apple would be pre-installing Mac OS X on all new Apple computers.

Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs holds up the new Apple release in Cupertino, California October 23, 2001. The new MP3 music player packs up to 1,000 CD-quality songs into an ultra-portable, 6.5 ounce design that fits in your pocket.

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Apple CEO, Steve Jobs, speaks [to the media] in London at the launch of the European iTunes online music store June 15, 2004.

Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs holds a new 30-inch flat panel display as he previews the latest version of its Mac OS X operating system called Tiger, in San Francisco, California, June 28, 2004. Jobs said it was far ahead of rival Microsoft Corp.'s next major update to Windows.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs stands between logos for his company and that of Microsoft windows as he delivers his Apple Expo Keynote speech in Paris, September 10, 2002. [Jobs's keynote address highlighted Apple system developments for computer users in ten areas including the treatment of photos, music, video, email, messaging and cell phone.

Steve Jobs pictured in 2004 with the new "iPod mini" digital music player. Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56 after a long battle with cancer.

Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer, talks about new software and hardware during his keynote address at Macworld Conference and Expo in New York on July 17, 2002. An updated version of the popular iMac computer was introduced featuring a new 17 inch LCD.

Apple World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco June 23, 2003. Jobs previewed Apple's new Mac OS X "Panther" operating system, which includes an audio/visual conferencing system which Jobs used to talk to Gore. Gore is one of Apple's board of directors.

Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs previews the latest version of its Mac OS X operating system called Tiger in San Francisco, California, June 28, 2004. Jobs said it was far ahead of rival Microsoft Corp.'s next major update to Windows. TECOM REUTERS/Kimberly White TECOM

Apple CEO Steve Jobs (L) is joined by Grammy Award winning musician John Mayer as they both show Apple's new iPod Shuffle digital music player which Jobs introduced at the Macworld Conference in San Francisco, January 11, 2005. The newest addition to Apple iPods will retail for $99. REUTERS/Lou Dematteis LD

Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs speaks during a special event in Tokyo August 4, 2005. Apple launched it's iTune online music store in Japan on Thursday, bringing its market-leading download service to the world's second-largest music market by album sales.

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs smiles at the grand opening of the new Apple Store on 5th Avenue in New York May 19, 2006. The new store, which is open 24 hours a day, is entered through a distinctive glass cube that sits above the underground store.

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs introduces new iPod Nanos to the crowd at the Yerba Buena Center of the Arts theater in San Francisco, California, September 12, 2006.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs pulls the new iPod nano out of his jeans pocket after introducing it at an event in San Francisco, California September 7, 2005. The nano weighs 1.5 ounces and is one-fifth the size of the original iPod. Apple said on Wednesday that it would introduce the new iPod digital music player, which would hold up to 1,000 songs and be thinner than a standard No. 2 pencil. Two versions of the new player, costing $199 and $249, would begin shipping immediately, Jobs said.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is silhouetted as he introduces the new Apple iPod Touch media player in San Francisco, California September 5, 2007.

Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs holds the new " iPad" during the launch of Apple's new tablet computing device in San Francisco, California, January 27, 2010.

The late Steve Jobs arrives at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, March 7, 2010. Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

A new biography on Steve Jobs that the Apple co-founder and long-time CEO cooperated with is number one at Amazon and Barnes & Noble already through pre-orders. The book, to be released Oct. 24, says Jobs was "driven by demons," according to the publisher.

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs shows off a thinner iPod Touch at Apple's "Let's Rock" media event in San Francisco, California September 9, 2008.

Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs takes the stage to discuss the iCloud service at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco June 6, 2011.

Apple chief executive Steve Jobs (R) shows an iPhone 4 to Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev during his visit to Silicon Valley in Cupertino June 23, 2010. Medvedev was "inspired" by a tour of Silicon Valley on Wednesday and left determined to replicate the U.S. technology hub at home, despite pessimism that Russia could create a sufficiently open environment to nurture success. Picture taken June 23, 2010.

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs rubs his neck after the Apple's music-themed September media event as a security guard (R) looks on in San Francisco, California September 1, 2010.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs shows the new MacBook Air during the Macworld Convention and Expo in San Francisco, California January 15, 2008.