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 [email protected]

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