Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was memorialized by a number of notable people, including President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton and U2's Bono, on Monday in a tribute video at the 16th Annual Webby Awards.
Actors Justin Long , John Hodgman introduced the tribute during the awards show and Richard Dreyfuss honoured Steve with an enigmatic speech prior to the video. The award show then played a short video in honor of Jobs that featured politicians, entertainers and even young students.
Rock musician Bono, who was a personal friend of Jobs, thanked him for "saving lives" with the RED campaign. The U2 singer spoke out in defense of Jobs' philanthropic efforts last year, citing his "invaluable" contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS.
Other people who honored Steve Jobs were President Barack Obama, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Filmmaker George Lucas ,Astronaut Buzz Aldrin scientist Vint Cerf, Seth Myers, Arianna Huffington, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart also made appearances in the video.
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Actors Justin Long , John Hodgman introduced the tribute during the awards show and Richard Dreyfuss honoured Steve with an enigmatic speech prior to the video. The award show then played a short video in honor of Jobs that featured politicians, entertainers and even young students.
Rock musician Bono, who was a personal friend of Jobs, thanked him for "saving lives" with the RED campaign. The U2 singer spoke out in defense of Jobs' philanthropic efforts last year, citing his "invaluable" contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS.
Other people who honored Steve Jobs were President Barack Obama, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Filmmaker George Lucas ,Astronaut Buzz Aldrin scientist Vint Cerf, Seth Myers, Arianna Huffington, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart also made appearances in the video.
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