Apple CEO John Ternus, as well as former CEO Tim Cook, have shared posts in remembrance of Steve Jobs today on the 15th anniversary of his passing. Here’s what they said.
Apple’s current and former CEOs reflect on Steve Jobs’ impact
Exactly 15 years ago today, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
To mark the anniversary of his passing, Apple’s current and former CEOs have posted brief reflections commemorating Jobs and his impact on their lives and Apple.
Here’s what Apple’s new CEO John Ternus wrote on X:
The way Steve taught us to care about every detail, every experience, every person, still guides our work today. Forever grateful.
— John Ternus (@johnternus) October 5, 2026
Posted at the same time, Apple’s former CEO and now Executive Chairman Tim Cook published his own thoughts.
Here’s what Cook wrote on X:
There are people who leave a mark on the world, and then there are people who change it entirely. Steve changed the world and so many lives in the process. He certainly changed my life forever. His spirit lives on in everything he created and everyone he inspired. pic.twitter.com/8p08BcSlTS
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) October 5, 2026
What is one of your favorite stories or memories of Steve Jobs that you’ve heard? Let us know in the comments.
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