Following yesterday's news that Apple director Jerry York had been hospitalised Apple has today said that York has passed away. Jerome York served as an Apple board director since 1997 and was chairman, president and CEO of Harwinton Capital. He was the former CFO of IBM and Chrysler, and former vice chairman of Tracinda.
“Jerry joined Apple’s Board in 1997 when most doubted the company’s future. He has been a pillar of financial and business expertise and insight on our Board for over a dozen years,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “It’s been a privilege to know and work with Jerry, and I’m going to miss him a lot.”
Apple has updated the Apple.com homepage to pay respect to Jerry York.