Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away, aged 56.

Apple have released the following statement:

"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."

In this video, Steve Jobs narrates the first, Think Different commercial "Here's to the Crazy Ones".

RIP Mr Jobs.