The chairman of the firm, credited with pioneering the personal computer, died surrounded by friends and family.
Jobs, who stepped down as chief executive in August, co-founded Apple in 1976 by selling his computers from his parents’ garage in California.
He went on to create the hugely successful iPod and iPad and died just a day after the firm unveiled the latest version of the iPhone, the 4S.
His family said: “Steve died peacefully today surrounded by his family. In his public life, Steve was known as a visionary; in his private life, he cherished his family.
“We are thankful to the many people who have shared their wishes and prayers during the last year of Steve’s illness.”
Jobs was the heart and soul of Apple, a company which he named after his favourite fruit.
He brought it back from near bankruptcy with a series of innovative high-tech products which caught the imagination of consumers across the world.
He revolutionised the computing industry early on in his career, creating one of the first personal computers, the Apple Mac, and introducing the computer mouse.
Known for his uncompromising standards, the billionaire was involved in every development stage of his company’s products and remained Apple’s chairman until his death.
Jobs had battled cancer in 2004 and underwent a liver transplant in 2009. The father of four had been on medical leave since January.
When he resigned as chief executive, he said: “I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it.”
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