Stephen Hawking has died this morning at the age of 76, after battling MND (ALS) for over 50 years.
His family said in a statement: ''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.
His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humour inspired people across the world.
“We have lost a truly beautiful mind, an astonishing scientist and the funniest
man I have ever had the pleasure to meet,” Eddie Redmayne told in a statement.
“My love and thoughts are with his extraordinary family.” (x)
man I have ever had the pleasure to meet,” Eddie Redmayne told in a statement.
“My love and thoughts are with his extraordinary family.” (x)
Eddie Redmayne, 'Big Bang Theory' cast lead stars' tributes to Stephen Hawking
FOX NEWS article and video - US Magazine article - EW - The Telegraph
Celebs React To Renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking's Death
BBC: Obituary: Stephen Hawking
FOX NEWS article and video - US Magazine article - EW - The Telegraph
Celebs React To Renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking's Death
BBC: Obituary: Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking's Most Memorable Quotes About Space, Physics
& Theory Of Everything | TIME
Stephen Hawking: "I don't have much positive to say about motor neuron disease, but
it taught me not to pity myself because others were worse off, and to get on with what
I still could do. I am happier now than before I developed the condition." (x)
"If we ever do find a complete theory of the universe, it would be a great triumph of
human reason but it wouldn't leave much for us to do. We need an intellectual challenge."
"One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply
doesn’t exist. Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist."
...
& Theory Of Everything | TIME
Stephen Hawking: "I don't have much positive to say about motor neuron disease, but
it taught me not to pity myself because others were worse off, and to get on with what
I still could do. I am happier now than before I developed the condition." (x)
"If we ever do find a complete theory of the universe, it would be a great triumph of
human reason but it wouldn't leave much for us to do. We need an intellectual challenge."
"One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply
doesn’t exist. Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist."
...
