The world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76.
Remembering Stephen Hawking, a renowned physicist and ambassador of science. His theories unlocked a universe of possibilities that we & the world are exploring. May you keep flying like superman in microgravity, as you said to astronauts on @Space_Station in 2014 pic.twitter.com/FeR4fd2zZ5
— NASA (@NASA) March 14, 2018
He was known for his work with black holes and relativity, and wrote several popular books including A Brief History of Time.
A brilliant mind,
wicked sense of humor
and a heart big enough to hold the universe. ⭐🚀
Rest among the stars, Stephen Hawking https://t.co/TGH4jgxjUm
Obit: https://t.co/q7QYcfyOMB pic.twitter.com/ez7AXVz9LY— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 14, 2018
At 22 he was given only a few years to live, after being diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease.
In loving memory of Stephen Hawking. It was an honor to have him on The #BigBangTheory. Thank you for inspiring us and the world. pic.twitter.com/9rWoYqIToy
— The Big Bang Theory (@bigbangtheory) March 14, 2018