This is how Apple CEO Tim Cook remembered Steve Jobs on his 14th death anniversary

Apple CEO Tim Cook paid an emotional tribute to company founder Steve Jobs on the 14th anniversary of his death, calling him a visionary who "lit the path forward" for innovation. Jobs passed away on October 5, 2011, at age 56, just one day after Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S and Siri . "Steve saw the future as a bright and boundless place, lit the path forward, and inspired us to follow," Cook wrote in a social media post on X. "We miss you, my friend."

Cook maintains deep connection to Jobs' legacy through preserved office and vision
This marks another year of Cook honoring his predecessor's memory. The Apple CEO has maintained a personal connection to Jobs by occasionally visiting his preserved office at Apple's former headquarters, One Infinite Loop in Cupertino, California. The space has remained untouched since Jobs' death, serving as a reminder of the company's founding principles.

"No one's ever moved in there," Cook revealed in an interview. "I like my connection back to Steve, and I like the company's connection back to Steve. From him emanates our values and our DNA."

Cook also reflected on Jobs' impact during Apple's first-ever event at Steve Jobs Theater in 2017, stating, "There is not a day that goes by that we don't think about him."

The relationship between the two leaders began in 1998, when Jobs convinced Cook to join Apple despite widespread skepticism about the company's future. At the time, Dell CEO Michael Dell had suggested Apple should be shut down, reflecting the prevailing sentiment about the struggling tech company.

Jobs' vision and passion ultimately proved the critics wrong, transforming Apple into one of the world's most valuable brands under Cook's continued leadership.