Oh wow’
Steve Jobs’s Last Moments: A Reflection on Life’s Final Journey
The final words of the renowned Steve Jobs, who passed away at 56, have recently surfaced, almost a month after his departure.
Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, left this world with a profound gaze towards his family, uttering the enigmatic phrase: “Oh wow.
Oh wow.
Oh wow.”
His sister, Mona Simpson, disclosed the details of his last moments during her eulogy at his memorial service on 16 October.
She vividly described how she hurried to his side upon his urgent request.
Simpson depicted Jobs as being affectionate yet ready for his journey, expressing deep regret for leaving his loved ones behind.
As she reached him, surrounded by his family, she noticed his unwavering gaze fixed on his children.
Despite his efforts to remain conscious, Jobs started to falter.
His breathing became intense, purposeful, as if he was pushing himself beyond limits.
Simpson recognized that he faced death not as a victim but as someone who had embraced it.
In his final moments, Jobs showed signs of struggle, akin to climbing a steep path.
Despite his strength and determination, he retained his sense of wonder and belief in beauty.
His ultimate words, repeated thrice in monosyllables, were directed at his sister, children, life partner Laurene, and beyond them, signifying a profound sense of awe.
Simpson, reflecting on Jobs’s character, highlighted his appreciation for beauty over novelty and his loyalty to what he cherished, such as his signature black turtlenecks.
While the exact meaning of Jobs’s farewell words remains open to interpretation, they add to the mystique surrounding a man who continues to captivate audiences, evident in the success of his biography by Walter Isaacson.
Amidst Jobs’s enduring legacy, Apple’s latest release, the iPhone 4S, faces criticism for its battery performance issues, contrasting with the ongoing fascination with Jobs’s life and work.
