Stephen Hawking died at the age of 76 years old, according to his family.
The globally-recognized theoretical physicist revolutionized
science's understanding of black holes and relativity. In more recent
years, Hawking had been a proponent of expansive space travel and had
been very open with his thoughts on artificial intelligence.
His children Lucy, Robert and Tim made this statement to the press:
"We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today.
"He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years."
Hawking wrote one of the most influential and popular
science books, A Brief History of Time, which sold more than 10 million
copies. His life was featured in award-winning biopic The Theory of Everything.
Hawking suffered motor neurone disease which was discovered
just before marrying his first wife Jane. Doctors gave him just two or
three years to live in 1964. However, given the slow progression of the
disease, Hawking was able to have his three children, and his disease
never seemed to impair his mind. Hawking continued to lecture and write
commentary on scientific discoveries despite being almost completely
paralyzed.
"He once said, 'It would not be much of a universe if
it wasn't home to the people you love.' We will miss him forever," his
children said.
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