The iconic physicist Stephen Hawking is one of the greatest scientific minds in the history of the world. His genius lies not only in physics, but also because he presents his knowledge despite his disability and total paralysis due to the illness he suffers from. Known as Le Greg, which is usually fatal within a few years. Professor Hawking, one of the world's finest scientific minds, was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neuromuscular disease in 1964 at the age of 22, Only a few years to live.
Eventually he became confined to a wheelchair and relied on a computerized audio system to communicate. Nevertheless, he continued to travel around the world to lecture and write papers on the basic laws governing the universe.
The British professor died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of the morning, his family said at the age of 76.
In a statement issued early on Wednesday, the children of Professor Hawking Lucy, Robert and Tim are deeply saddened that our beloved father died today. He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man who will live his work and his heritage for many years.
His courage and perseverance with his brilliance and humor inspired people all over the world. He once said: "There will not be much of the universe if it is not home to the people you love" We'll miss it forever.
Professor Hawking was born on January 8, 1942 in Oxford, the eldest of four children, and became one of the most recognized cosmologists in the world.