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Stephen Hawking Passed Away 3/14/2018


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Stephen Hawking has passed away at the age of 76 on Pi day, 3/14/2018.

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-43396008

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They praised his "courage and persistence" and said his "brilliance and humour" inspired people across the world.

"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."


https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/mar/14/stephen-hawking-professor-dies-aged-76?CMP=fb_us

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His family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming his death at his home in Cambridge.

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Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim 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.

 

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It is a sad day, the world lost a great mind. His sense of humor was a great addition to his work - his singing of the Monty Python "Galaxy Song", the poker scene on Star Trek The Next Generation, his appearance on episodes of "Big Bang Theory" and the Simpsons...countless interviews and comedy shows he appeared in. He had a great life considering that he made it to 76 when he was getting 2 years max at 22 years of age. On top of his work in physics he left 3 children, a major hollywood film was made as his biography - who could ask for a more fulfilling life. 

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6 hours ago, Benjamin @BreakthroughSc said:

What would you say was his greatest scientific contribution? 

Making more of the general public interested in and educated about physics and cosmology.

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Jonathon Oliver: You have said you believe it is possible there are an infinite number of parallel universes. Does that mean there is one where I am smarter than you?

Stephen Hawking: Yes. [pause] And also one where you are funny. 

And on a more serious note, hist last paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/1707.07702 (no, I don't understand it either)

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8 hours ago, Area54 said:

"The ashes of Professor Stephen Hawking will be interred next to the grave of Sir Isaac Newton at Westminster Abbey, it has been revealed"

From this item.excepted).

A fitting tribute....  an honour deserved!

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