Steve Jobs's funeral, a private ceremony, was attended by a select group of individuals, notably including Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Joan Baez.
The private funeral service for the Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs, was held shortly after his passing in October 2011. Due to the intensely private nature of the event, the full list of attendees was not publicly disclosed. However, reports indicated the presence of several prominent figures from politics, technology, and entertainment.
Notable Attendees at Steve Jobs's Funeral
Those confirmed to have attended included:
Attendee | Notability/Relationship to Steve Jobs |
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Bill Clinton | Former President of the United States. |
Bill Gates | Co-founder of Microsoft and Jobs's long-time business rival. Their complex relationship evolved from competition to mutual respect. |
Joan Baez | Renowned folk singer, who had a romantic relationship with Jobs in the past. |
The gathering of such diverse and influential personalities underscored Jobs's wide-ranging impact beyond the technology sector. His private memorial at Stanford University was also attended by Silicon Valley's elite, reflecting the profound mark he left on the industry and the world.