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Health Forces Jobs to Take Leave From Apple

Problems 'more complex than I originally thought,' founder says

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(Newser) – Saying his much-publicized medical problems are “more complex than I originally thought,” Apple founder Steve Jobs is taking a leave from the computer giant through June, the Wall Street Journal reports this afternoon. The 53-year-old survivor of pancreatic cancer said last week he had a hormonal imbalance. Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will take over in his absence, and Jobs said he hoped that would reduce distractions for the company.

Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will take over Apple in Steve Jobs' absence.
Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook will take over Apple in Steve Jobs' absence.   (Apple)
In this Oct. 14, 2008, file photo, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles during a product announcement at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
In this Oct. 14, 2008, file photo, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles during a product announcement at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.   (AP Photo)
In this Sept. 9, 2008, file photo, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles after a product announcement in San Francisco.
In this Sept. 9, 2008, file photo, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles after a product announcement in San Francisco.   (AP Photo)
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