Stephen Hawking was a renowned British physicist and cosmologist who made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe. He was born in 1942 and died in 2018, after a long and illustrious career.
Hawking's work focused on theoretical physics and cosmology, particularly the study of black holes and the origins of the universe. He made important discoveries related to the properties of black holes, including the idea that they emit radiation (now known as Hawking radiation) and that their entropy is proportional to their surface area.
Hawking was also known for his popular science writing and his efforts to communicate complex scientific ideas to a wider audience. His book "A Brief History of Time" became a bestseller and helped popularise science and cosmology among the general public.
Throughout his career, Hawking received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to science, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society, a prestigious scientific organisation in the UK.
In addition to his scientific work, Hawking was known for his advocacy for people with disabilities. He was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neuron disease in 1963 and gradually lost the ability to move and speak. Despite his physical limitations, he continued to work and communicate through a computerised voice system, becoming an inspiration to many.
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