Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been hospitalised after he fainted at an event, according to reports.  

The 73-year-old was taking part in the World Business Forum in Mexico City but had to be taken to hospital at 3pm local time. 

Reuters have reported that some Mexican media outlets have suggested he could have had a stroke, while others are attributing his illness to vertigo. 

In 1976, Mr Wozniak founded Apple Computer company alongside Steve Jobs and helped it develop into the most valuable company in the world.  

Main image: Steve Wozniak in San Antonio. Picture by: Alamy.com/Bob Daemmrich.