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Bob Cringely, technology journalist and documentary host, has died.
Bob Cringely (real name Mark Stephens), an early Apple employee known for PBS documentaries like "Triumph of the Nerds" and his InfoWorld columns, died in his sleep early Saturday, according to a family friend.
What commenters are saying
Commenters expressed sadness and gratitude for his work, crediting "Accidental Empires" and "Triumph of the Nerds" with inspiring their tech careers. Some commenters questioned the veracity of the death report, noting that previous false death reports had circulated. Others discussed his controversial reputation for embellishing stories, with one commenter comparing him to a "Forrest Gump of technology" and linking to an analysis questioning his claims. Many shared personal memories, including a visit to a startup in 2015 and his failed PBS documentary about building a plane.