Apple has announced that Bill Atkinson, a renowned employee who worked on the Macintosh and other influential projects, passed away last Thursday due to pancreatic cancer. Atkinson, who was number 51 at the company, made significant contributions to Apple’s history with his work on MacPaint, HyperCard, and the groundbreaking ‘OK’ computer.
Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Atkinson as a “true visionary” whose creativity, heart, and innovative work will forever inspire the company. In an upcoming video about the ‘OK’ computer, Atkinson shared his thoughts on the Lisa, emphasizing its impact on the idea that computers should be accessible to everyone.
Atkinson’s legacy is being celebrated by Apple, Wired, and Daring Fireball, who are sharing more details about his life and career. The news marks a significant loss for Apple, but Atkinson’s contributions will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of innovators and engineers.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/apple/682551/legendary-apple-engineer-bill-atkinson-has-died-at-74