December 11, 2023

Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak advised ABC Information that he had “minor however actual stroke” whereas attending the World Enterprise Discussion board in Mexico Metropolis, confirming reviews from Wednesday.

Wozniak advised the information outlet that he felt dizzy within the morning whereas engaged on his laptop, adopted by a bout of vertigo, and couldn’t stroll. On the hospital, an MRI check confirmed that he’d had a stroke, the tech titan advised ABC Information by way of textual content message. Wozniak mentioned he’s now not within the hospital and flying again to the US.

The movie star information website TMZ and native media in Mexico reported Wednesday that he’d been hospitalized. Folks from Wozniak’s group flew to the world to verify on him and see if he wanted to return to the US for additional remedy, TMZ reported on the time.

Representatives for Wozniak, 73, didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark from Bloomberg Information.

Mexico’s Reforma reported earlier that Wozniak was “secure” and receiving “first-class remedy” on the hospital.

Wozniak, often known as Woz, co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs in 1976. Since leaving the corporate, he has remained an lively entrepreneur and philanthropist.