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Jobs Mulls Liver Transplant

Ailing Apple founder claims not to get high interest level in his condition

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(Newser) – With rumors rampant, Steve Jobs is considering a liver transplant. The Apple CEO’s announcement Wednesday that he’ll take a leave of absence to deal with his apparently deteriorating health has the rumor mill working 24/7, but he professes ignorance. Reached by phone, he asked a Bloomberg reporter, “Why don’t you guys leave me alone—why is this important?”

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the new iPod Nano in this file photo.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces the new iPod Nano in this file photo.   (AP Photo)
In this Sept. 9, 2008 file photo, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles after a product announcement in San Francisco. Jobs on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 said he is taking a medical leave of absence until the end of June. Jobs told employees in an e-mail that his health issues...
In this Sept. 9, 2008 file photo, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs smiles after a product announcement in San Francisco. Jobs on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 said he is taking a medical leave of absence until the...   (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, file)
In this Oct. 14, 2008, file photo, Apple CEO Steve Jobs gestures during product announcement at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
In this Oct. 14, 2008, file photo, Apple CEO Steve Jobs gestures during product announcement at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.   (AP Photo)
Steve Jobs announced Wednesday he is taking a medical leave of absence until the end of June. Jobs told employees in an e-mail that his health issues are more complex than he thought.
Steve Jobs announced Wednesday he is taking a medical leave of absence until the end of June. Jobs told employees in an e-mail that his health issues are more complex than he thought.   (AP Photo)
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