Vincent Ferrari
01-14-2009, 10:51 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/01/14/apple-jobs-to-take-medical-leave-of-absence/' target='_blank'>http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/01...ave-of-absence/</a><br /><br /></div><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/at/auto/1231969792.usr18053.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>The Wall Street Journal reprinted this press release from Apple today:</p><p><em>" Team,</em></p><p><em>I am sure all of you saw my letter last week sharing something very personal with the Apple community. Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone elseat Apple as well. In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought.</em></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p><em>I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for Apple's day to day operations, and I know he and the rest of the executive management team will do a great job. As CEO, I plan to remain involved in major strategic decisions while I am out. Our board of directors fully supports this plan.</em></p><p><em>I look forward to seeing all of you this summer.</em></p><p><em>Steve"</em></p><p>I'm sure I speak for everyone at Apple Thoughts when I say we wish Steve the speediest and complete recovery possible.</p>