Steve Jobs today revealed that he would be taking a leave from day to day activities at Apple to focus on his health. Steve’s absence from Macworld 09 had raised speculations about his health, and that prompted a public reply from him acknowledging that a hormone imbalance to blame for his weight loss, and he has started treatment already.While it was expected that he would be back in office after the holiday season, things seem to be a little complex now. Steve Jobs isn’t taking a leave for the first time, and it isn’t the first time he is facing health issues either. Apple is synonymous with Steve Jobs, and any news on him becomes a distraction for the entire Apple community.
Unfortunately, the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well. In addition, during the past week I have learned that my health-related issues are more complex than I originally thought.
Below is the copy of the mail Steve sent out to Apple employees: