Steve Jobs died on October 5, 2011, at age 56, after complications from a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He had been diagnosed in 2003, later had surgery and a liver transplant, and stepped down as Apple’s CEO shortly before his death.

Quick Scoop

  • What happened: He died from complications of pancreatic cancer.
  • When: October 5, 2011.
  • Age: 56.
  • Context: His resignation as Apple CEO came in August 2011, and Tim Cook succeeded him.

If you want, I can also give you a short timeline of his illness and final years.