"I know that it's possible I will die and leave Laurene with a half-built boat, " he said.

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But the Lord Chief Justice's principal private secretary Laurene McAlpine has said courts must act without external influence.

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Jobs is survived by his wife of 20 years, Laurene, and four children.

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He married his wife Laurene in 1991, and the couple had three children.

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He has confessed and has written a letter of apology to Steve Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell, the Mercury News reported.

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His greatest love was for his wife, Laurene, and his family.

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However, Laurene McAlpine said courts must act without external influence.

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And Laurene and I have a wonderful family together.

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The only woman to crack the top 10 in tech on The Forbes 400 is list newcomer Laurene Powell Jobs, who inherited the fortune left behind by late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.

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