Steve Jobs health

MacDoc · Feb 16th, 2011, 09:51 PM

Cancer-stricken Apple boss Steve Jobs 'may have just six weeks to live' | Mail Online

have to say it's a sad thing if true.

World will lose a brilliant innovator -

but such a legacy...if only for Pixar alone let alone Apple.

monokitty · Feb 16th, 2011, 10:13 PM

I don't know if he has only six weeks (some patients end up amazing doctors), but he's definitely ill, and very much so. Anyone who says otherwise is definitely in strong denial. I'd be inclined to believe, though, that his days are indeed numbered.

RageBoyz · Feb 16th, 2011, 10:34 PM

(RageBoys wife is typing since i cant get into my account on this forum )

Having worked with Breast Cancer activists years ago and spending a lot of time in chemo wards, a few weeks ago when I heard he had taken another leave of absence i was sure it had metastasized and although not a doctor, I dont doubt the reports that he only has a short time to live, although I think the number of 6 weeks is an educated guess but it could happen sooner or later.

What a shame! And hes still so young!

Am I right in saying he is the one thats really responsible for Apples turnaround, with the iPod, iPhone, etc?
If so, wonder how this will affect Apple afterwards, if he is indeed the one with the most vision?

That said, I agree it is vile of the doctors to have offered a time line for his death, as one of the comments pointed out.

At this point, being as weak as he must be, it could be anytime.

keebler27 · Feb 16th, 2011, 10:52 PM

definitely sad. he's a father and husband first and foremost.

and he has been integral to the revival of Apple and Pixar.

Let's hope he's just getting checked up.

broad · Feb 16th, 2011, 11:56 PM

The peppe who write and contribute to those types of articles are fvcking vultures. It's disgusting

ehMax · Feb 17th, 2011, 12:41 AM

We all just have a matter of time.

Reports that he has "just 6 weeks" based on the National Enquirer are silly, and very disrespectful IMO.

Feb 17th, 2011, 12:44 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by ehMax
	We all just have a matter of time. Reports that he has "just 6 weeks" based on the National Enquirer are silly, and very disrespectful IMO.

That's their MO for pretty much everything they print :/ I agree.

RageBoyz · Feb 17th, 2011, 12:48 AM

I'd like to say that it is vile for it is BUT these magazines wouldn't be writing them if people weren't buying their products.
If they aren't writing this about Steve Jobs, it is Michael Douglas, or as they did in Patrick Swayzes case.
In fact I think it was Patrick Swayze that kept replying to them that they weren't necessarily true but the National Enquirer was right and he ended up dying roughly around the time given.

Its one of the downsides of being a celebrity.
Naturally people here might be upset because it is Steve Jobs but likely didn't notice or care about the reports featured on Douglas, Swayze, or the ones now predicting Liz Taylors passing ( which I noticed in line at a supermarket today )

fjnmusic · Feb 17th, 2011, 12:53 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Lars
	I don't know if he has only six weeks (some patients end up amazing doctors), but he's definitely ill, and very much so. Anyone who says otherwise is definitely in strong denial. I'd be inclined to believe, though, that his days are indeed numbered.

All of our days are numbered. Steve could get hit by a bus tomorrow, and so could you or I. He has already left quite a legacy in the tech world and business world, and he is doing the right thing by taking a leave, though I don't know how much actual rest he's getting. Some people are workaholics to the end. I wish him well, I have the greatest respect for the man, and if his time comes, I wish him a happy repose.

ehMax · Feb 17th, 2011, 01:05 AM

Steve is meeting with Obama, Mark Zuckerberg from Facebook, and Eric Schmidt from Google on Thursday. Doesn't sound like a guy on his deathbed.