Steve Jobs' Health: Why People Talk About It

Why does Steve's health get so much attention? It's not just reporters. A huge number of people care about Steve, for different -- and legitimate -- reasons. Such as:

* He is one of Apple's most valuable assets, and shareholders want (and deserve) to know the condition of those assets (especially since Apple chose not to report Steve's potentially life-threatening cancer in the past).
* Steve's health affects the stock price, the company's performance, and the perception of the company.
* Steve has been the face of public Apple since he returned and has adoring, passionate fans and followers who would be crushed if he were sick.
* He is a billionaire celebrity -- a public figure, not an anonymous civilian.

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