Steve Jobs Has Died: Soap Industry Reacts On Twitter

Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder and former CEO, has died at the age of 56.

Apple has posted this statement on its website:

Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories, and condolences, please email rememberingsteve@apple.com

His passing has has struck a chord with the soap opera community. Maybe it's because, in a sense, he's a kindred spirit. "Nobody else in the computer industry, or any other industry for that matter, could put on a show like Steve Jobs" states "The Economist" in the obituary column this week. "His product launches, at which he would stand alone on a black stage and conjure up a “magical” or “incredible” new electronic gadget in front of an awed crowd, were the performances of a master showman." Here's a roundup of responses:

@JoshuaMorrowYR (Joshua Morrow)
never met Steve Jobs, know almost nothing about him personally but I find myself very sad about his passing, Genius is rare and unique #sad

@aaronDspears (Aaron D. Spear)
Ironically Steve made plenty of our Jobs a lot easier And way more enjoyable! Viva apple!

@tinasloan (Tina Sloan)
time is limited dn't waste it livng anothers life.Hv courage2 followyr heart& intuitionThey know what u truly want2 become.SteveJobs

@Ashley_Fink (Ashley Fink)
Thank you Steve Jobs, your wildly inventive imagination has changed the world and you shall be greatly missed, yet remembered forever

@brandonbeemer (Brandon Beemer)
RIP Steve Jobs...thank you 4 all the joy you have added to my life. That joy will continue because my Apple addiction isn't going anywhere.

@Jason_CT (Jason Thompso)
Mr Jobs. You changed the world. With mad respect..I have a feeling you'll be the 1st to figure out how to communicate from where you are.

@druidDUDE (Kevin McHale)
amazing how one man can change the world and lead us into the future. #stevejobs #legend

@whitewatercrew (Kimberly McCullough)
Talk about reaching your potential...RT @IDWjustin: RT if you're touching an Apple product. #SteveJobs

@TheRealStafford (Michelle Stafford)
RIP Steve Jobs...i write this on my MAC...u made moments like this possible... God Bless http://yfrog.com/h6dwfnxqj

@michaelmuhney (Michael Muhney)
I feel it's only appropriate to show this pic from my iMac homepage taken by my iPhone. #iSad lockerz.com/s/144706420

@NancyLeeGrahn (Nancy Lee Grahn)
Even though I've never been in APPLE STORE, a) they scare me & b) they never have sales...I admire Steve and bid him a fond farewell.

@mcarter43 (Michelle N. Carter)
RIP Steve Jobs. Thanks for being an innovator and sharing your genius.

@MarleneMcP (Marlene McPherson)
Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose." -Steve Jobs 2005 :(
ver for now... Ur just stuck with me now

@mollydollyy (Molly Burnett)
Oh no :( RT @sarahjoybrown: Steve Jobs, rest in peace.

@GregoryMichael (Gregory Michael)
RIP Steve Jobs

@AshleyAJones (Ashley Jones)
iBetterbecauseof iPad iPhone iMac iTunes iAppleTV iPhoto iWeb iMovie iDVD iGarageBand #SteveJobsLegacy iReinvent iCourage iGeniusBar #iSad

@BrownBrianna (Brianna Brown)
Thoughts go out to family, friends & fans of Steve Jobs.

@Chrishell7 (Chrishell Stause)
iUpset. A true visionary. RIP Steve Jobs

@susandansby (Susan Dansby)
So sad to hear about #SteveJobs. His ideas have definitely enriched my life.

@RealNadiaB (Nadia Bjorlin)
Rest in peace Steve Jobs....

@MattyFnWalton (Matt Walton)
Steve Jobs. Not just a brilliant visionary, but one who did things better and did things right. I'm really going to miss him


@AshleyAJones (Ashley Jones)
I am so sad about Steve Jobs. The world will forever be impacted by the creative, financial, spiritual & physical risks Steve lived.

@sarahjoybrown (Sarah Brown)
Steve Jobs, rest in peace.

@edenriegel (Eden Riegel)
So sad about the news. I am taking to my iPhone to tweet about it. Thanks for making that sentence possible. #RIPSteveJobs

@michaelmuhney (Michael Muhney)
:( Steve Jobs has just died. Pancreatic Cancer took him. It is a brutal disease. That is why it is my ONLY charity: bit.ly/r70sS3

@janemarielynch (Jane Lynch)
We will miss you, Steve Jobs. Sent lovingly from my iPhone.

@TaylorSpreitler (Taylor Spreitler)
Steve Jobs died?!?! Nonononono.

@krisalderson (Kristen Alderson)
Wow Steve Jobs? That's a shame! #RIP #Apple4life

@SeanBerdy (Sean Berdy)
In Loving Memory Of Steve Jobs. You started the magic for all of us. Thank you. You will always be remembered.

@iharryshum (Harry Shum Jr)
I can't believe this...

@ValsTweet (Valery Ortiz)
Oh no!!! Steve Jobs just passed away. :( Ugh SO sad. I was pre-ordering the new 4S on Friday but now, even more so in your honor! RIP “...The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If u haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” -Steve Jobs