Scientists & Inventors · 21st Century
Steve Jobs Death’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Steve Jobs Death, Unknown
Who Was Steve Jobs Death?
Steven Paul Jobs was an American businessman, inventor, and investor. A pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, Jobs co-founded Apple Inc. with his early business partner Steve Wozniak as Apple Computer Company in 1976. After the company's board of directors fired him in 1985, he founded NeXT the same year and purchased Pixar in 1986, becoming its chairman and majority shareholder until 2007.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Steve Jobs Death's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Jobs' sister Mona Simpson reported his actual last words were 'Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.' before he died in 2011. 'I have lived my truth' is not supported by family accounts or credible biographical sources.
Sources
- biography Walter Isaacson's 'Steve Jobs' biography
- firsthand Mona Simpson's eulogy (New York Times, 2011)
- firsthand Laurene Powell Jobs (family accounts)
Legacy
Steve Jobs Death's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Steve Jobs Death’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Steve Jobs Death die?
Steve Jobs Death died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Steve Jobs Death’s last words documented?
Jobs' sister Mona Simpson reported his actual last words were 'Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow.' before he died in 2011. 'I have lived my truth' is not supported by family accounts or credible biographical sources.
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