In January 2009, Steve Jobs announced he would take a medical leave of absence from Apple until the end of June to focus on his health issues. Jobs had been losing weight which was discovered to be caused by a hormone imbalance. While Jobs originally said this was the reason for his leave, the issues later became more complex. His absence surprised investors and Apple's stock price dropped up to 10%. Industry experts expressed hope for his speedy recovery.

1. Steve Jobs ..is on a leave!!

2. Steve Jobs CEO, co-founder of Apple Steve co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios ..a professional with the briefest yet most powerful resume.

3. Steve Jobs .. always in news for his professional endeavors is in headlines for medical reasons….

4. January 5, 2009 Letter from Apple CEO Steve Jobs “ As many of you know, I have been losing weight throughout 2008. The reason has been a mystery to me and my doctors. A few weeks ago, I decided that getting to the root cause of this and reversing it needed to become my #1 priority.” http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/05sjletter.html

5. Statement by Apple’s Board of Directors It is widely recognized both inside and outside of Apple that Steve Jobs is one of the most talented and effective CEOs in the world. As we have said before, if there ever comes a day when Steve wants to retire or for other reasons cannot continue to fulfill his duties as Apple’s CEO, you will know it. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/05bod.html January 5, 2009

6. Apple Media Advisory Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all “ In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.” http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/14advisory.html January 14, 2009

7. Apple Media Advisory Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all “ In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.” http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/01/14advisory.html January 14, 2009

8. Steve Jobs takes leave of absence from Apple 15 January 2009 2:45 by Rich "vurbal" Fiscus For months Apple CEO Steve Jobs has been confronted with questions about his health brought on by obvious weight loss. Earlier this month he decided to clear the air and publically admit he was being treated for hormone problems. http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/16639.cfm January 15, 2009

9. Apple boss Steve Jobs takes extended leave after illness becomes 'more complex' sending shares plunging by 10% By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 8:04 AM on 15th January 2009 Apple chief executive Steve Jobs is taking extended leave until June, revealing for the first time that his health problems had become 'more complex' than he originally anticipated. Mr Jobs, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2004, said last week that his recent weight loss was caused by treatment for a 'hormone imbalance'. The news shocked investors and sent the company's shares down as much as 10 per cent. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1116663/Apple-boss-Steve-Jobs-takes-extended-leave-illness-complex-sending-shares-plunging-10.html January 15, 2009

10. Steve Jobs a 'national treasure' By Maggie Shiels, Technology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley To some Steve Jobs is a national treasure and to others he is a visionary of the first order. These are just some of the views being expressed in Silicon Valley about the Apple co-founder following the news he is taking a medical leave of absence from the company. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7829879.stmv January 15, 2009

11. Let’s wish Steve Jobs speedy recovery and hope that he starts making news for the right reasons…the ones which we are more used to… Thanks for viewing!