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Tributes pour in for Professor Stephen Hawking

The famed theoretical physicist has died at the age of 76

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Tributes are pouring in for Stephen Hawking, who has sadly passed away at the age of 76.

The famed theoretical physicist and author of ‘A Brief History of Time’ died peacefully at his home in Cambridge, England, on Wednesday.

In a statement released to The Guardian, his children Lucy, Robert and Tim said, “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 humor 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.”

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Stephen had his children Lucy, Robert and Tim with his first wife Jane, who he divorced in 1995 after 30 years of marriage.

Stephen went on to marry Elaine Mason that same year, and they were together 11 years before ending their marriage.

The physicist was diagnosed with motor neurons disease at the age of 21 in 1963, and was given just two years to live.

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His condition gradually paralysed him over decades, which left him only able to communicate by using a single cheek muscle that was attached to a device that allowed him to speak.

Despite his condition, Stephen continued his studies at Cambridge University, and went on to change the subject of cosmology.

Since the news of his death broke, many have taken to social media to pay tribute to him.

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