Sadly, it was just a matter of time. I'm sure that he, his family, and close confidants knew about the terminality of his condition ending soon. It was wise of him to leave his main position at Apple to appoint a successor. Obviously, the company he co-founded will never be the same, but there's no denying his massive past and future entrepreneurial-spirited influence on the consumer electronic market. Best wishes especially to the man's wife and children.
It`s amazing in technology today. We would probably be no where with out Steve Job`s creations. Well I mean for Apple you know.. And we still use old Mac`s in the classroom.